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Sarge, Portrait Of A Veteran On The Street

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Sarge, Portrait Of A Veteran On The Street

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Jeff goes by the name Sarge. He lives in front of a Winn-Dixie in Ft. Lauderdale. He’s quick with a blue joke and repeats that he’s an “Outdoorsman” and a “Happy Camper” rather than homeless. Sarge is an alcoholic and says he suffers from PTSD. He says he feels “dead” and that no one cares about him. He does receive some outreach, but the booze has a stronger hold on him than a warm bed. He’s 57 years-old and has no family ties. He salutes a lot, and proclaims, “I’m an American!” but his fragile life is an American nightmare.

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Stacy Kanas

I’m the American Dream traveling around to talk to and document the American Nightmare. I’m a business owner, wife, mom, feminist, community volunteer for homeless causes. I live in South Florida and have a cabin in North Georgia where I hibernate. The marginalized have a story. I want to hear it.

I’m the American Dream traveling around to talk to and document the American Nightmare. I’m a business owner, wife, mom, feminist, community volunteer for homeless causes. I live in South Florida and have a cabin in North Georgia where I hibernate. The marginalized have a story. I want to hear it.

Aelita Senvaitytė

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

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