I must have been delusional from trauma and jet lag. I was completely jaded by a recent life crisis. The armory is a much needed resource of any citizen who has less than is needed to get back on their feet and back in thier game. Everyone is welcome here, the Armory staff runs a tight ship and are overwhelmed with meeting the needs of others. Selflessly the Staff exposes themselves to personal needs of countless individuals who Need help and guidance. They are beyond tolerant of the personal behaviors that places the men here, it is truly amazing their strength, patience, and, grace. I thank them and formally apologize with humility at being so blind to thier efforts to help, advise, protect and nurture positive growth to all who knocks on the door. The Atlantic armory shelter isnt the Hilton, but its clean and you will get the help...
   Read moreIf you are poor, uneducated, unemployed, gang-affiliated and blessed with a criminal history replete with requisite stays in state prisons and local jails, you will do just fine here. And if you have a consitutional, nay, congenital disinclination to conform your behavior to the requirement of law and a civilized society, you will do even better. That is why the lights are never doused on the first floor at night. If you were ever curious to know exactly what it is that makes shelters unsafe, even dangerous, you've come to the right place. Over the front entrance ought to be posted that oft-cited cautionary: Abandon hope all ye who enter here. A shot-caller's paradise. Here the inmates run the asylum under the nod-and-wink of "security". Not for the faint of heart. Do what you have to do to maintain momentum and equilibrium --...
   Read moreIf u really need the help come here they will provide food, clothing, charge your phone and a bed. These are my pros so far cons I'll say security guards when your trying to get in they think there working at a prison buddy its a homeless shelter not sure if these people grew up without parents or something , or mabe people feel threatened by me the way I look I think I look like a handsome lad , but anyways one you get through there everyone is pretty cool. Don't let people try to temper you because there into you and bored very easy to get arrested in NY for something very small. Good luck im still here will update what happens next hopefully they can move me to temporary hotel...
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