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The tour went on to the Berlin Hauptbahnhof. This station is a place where many people experiencing homelessness are trying to earn money by selling street papers. And so did Petra.<\/p>\n
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As Petra walks around the station, several individuals greet her. Some selling street papers, others just passing by. When asked about the existence of communities among the homeless, Petra responds: “There are groups. They’re always together. Especially while sleeping\u201d<\/p>\n
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Petra shares how she sometimes slept by the Spree after selling street papers, even after she and her partner had secured an apartment. “When I was sleeping on the street, I never considered myself as a homeless. I just thought, okay, I’m sleeping here. But this is just for a while. I just never thought of myself as a homeless. So, I never told anybody I was homeless. I always looked quite all right, actually.”<\/p>\n
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When asked if she has fond memories of being homeless, Petra says yes. She recalls grilling food by the Spree riverbanks and the people she met. She notes that her story is unique and that not many share her mindset. \u201cTo me, it seems that some view themselves as permanently homeless. I often see individuals on the street that refuse treatment for their wounds. Simply put, they just don\u2019t see the point to do so\u201d, explains Stefan.<\/p>\n
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As Petra’s city tour comes to an end, Petra’s listeners are left with a deep sense of reflection. The group of Dutch high school students have walked through the city with her, not just as tourists, but as witnesses to a reality often overlooked. The tour has made an impression, and many seemed to have found themselves at a loss of words. While walking back to the Berlin Hauptbahnhof, some comments can be heard. They range from having pity for Petra\u2019s to how impressive her story is. And impressive it is!<\/p>\n
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In a city known for its rich history, touristy landscape and cultural diversity, there lays a aspect often overlooked. Between the towering structures and bustling streets, a first-hand perspective from the city’s homeless community can be found, shedding light on the overlooked viewpoint of the city. According to BAG W and other welfare associations, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3282,"featured_media":12094,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-acls","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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