but being that young I didn't really understand the weight of it. I'd stay with my grandma or we'd go live with my mom's friend until we found a new spot. We were always moving so it wasn't necessarily something i remember as traumatic. I can't imagine being a parent or caregiver and having to go through this, and I hope I never have to. I feel for these people.

it's fucked for everyone involved. It's shitty for landlords as well, but we're in a different situation where government help is needed.

My landlord actually lowered my rent due to the pandemic. I was kinda shocked when I got the text, but I think he's trying to keep people from moving out because he had a bunch of people move out July so he's been slashing rents to fill his units as soon as they open up. Other places on my block have stayed vacant for months.