A homeless woman told me most people on the streets feel useless—and if they didn’t, they’d be far more likely to accept help. She didn’t blame social services, but pointed out that most programs focus on external fixes like housing while overlooking the internal damage homelessness causes. When someone feels worthless, undeserving, or broken, even help can feel out of reach. Until people regain a sense of purpose and self-worth, support systems will continue to miss many of the people they’re d