Many people on social media tend to romanticize van life. But for Freya Aurora Wilding, living in her car isn’t about adventure – it’s about survival. In her brutally honest video, she shares what it’s like to live in a car when you have no choice.
The day-to-day experience of living in a car is very different from what we often see on social media. Living in a decked-out van can be great if you are looking for adventure and have money. Wilding shows us the harsh reality of living in a regular car when it’s your only choice.
The Harsh Realities of Car Living
Wilding reveals the harsh daily realities of living in a standard car: the physical toll of never being able to stand up straight, the constant search for safe places to park, and the exhausting challenge of finding basic amenities like bathrooms and cooking facilities.
The Emotional Struggles of Being Houseless
But, the most challenging part is the emotional toll. There is never privacy. You are always in public spaces. And during holidays, it can be emotional torture to see homes decorated with lights when you have no permanent place to call home.
America’s Growing Housing Crisis
Her story shows a side of America’s housing problem many people don’t see. As rent and house prices continue to rise in cities across the country, many people have no choice but to live in their cars or on the street. They don’t want to do this – it’s their only option when housing becomes too expensive.
Strength and Resilience in Tough Times
However, Wilding’s story also shows how strong people can be. Even while living in her car, she keeps herself healthy by going to the gym. She works on building her own business and writes books. She’s doing everything she can to build a better life for herself.
Her story helps us understand this often-overlooked housing problem and shows us how people can stay strong even in tough times.
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