that is a hell of a lot to deal with in a fucking year, much less a couple of weeks. I am a little nutty about this (sort of like a rabid ex-smoker or new vegan) but you have GOT to get some sleep. I mean real, restful sleep. There is a reason the torturers of the world use sleep-deprivation as a tactic to break people.

You can't function, much less make decisions or plans when your brain doesn't work. What a mess - BUT you have made it through so far. Keep that in mind. Find some place safe and get some rest - even if it in a sleeping bag out in a campground. Even a good solid night in a quiet hotel if you have the $ will help you feel mare able to deal with all of this.

I am really sorry. You have ears and virtual hugs around here, always. Keep us in the loop, huh?

Everything and no one to turn to.

All of this hit you like a tsunami, fast, mine have been the kind where I could see it all coming and at least had time to get out of the way of the full blast.

iIt's the condition when you're so far out of touch from all you counted on, I call, 'between the Earth and the Moon.'

Can you get in touch with any of those guys (APD) you knew in the past to help?

He said it was rediculous but since he wasn't on the scene there was nothing he could do

Since you've been charged with a crime, I'm sure you can't just hop a ride out of town and start over somewhere else.

I hope the temperature is good tonight, if you are outside, I'd be in a world of hurt if I was outside tonight here.

Best wishes from another DK supporter. Let's try to do something with DU to help if that's permitted. I think Kali would know?

posting a disclaimer (also think they were only allowed to post one time) from reading new policies it seems none of that is required any longer. However, I think if someone were to attempt an effort, checking in with them would be a good idea. If for no other reason than the inevitable alerts that things like that can generate.

another option if for people to PM offers of help directly.

Nolabear suggested going to a crisis hotline, or something like that. I know that funding for many of these have been cut by the repubs across the country. But I would hope Austin has something in place still. Or someone who is in Austin might help him; but he may be offline for the night, if he has no place to go. I know it's getting to be about 10 PM there.

and I think that is a good idea for GD too, but lets see what he says first. I sent a PM with a link to a local crisis center. I think he will be OK if he can get some rest and somebody local to talk to. Maybe there are some social services available but if Texas is anything like AZ (and I worry it might be even worse) there won't be much, nevermind the shitty economy.

I'm almost positive you will beat the charge too--but you need a good lawyer. Which costs money (believe me I know) but I don't know what to tell you, except right now everything seems hopeless, but it's not. I have been there...just last fall. How long do you have a place to stay? You were very smart (imo) of how you answered the cops. PM me if you need to--seriously.

Sounds like false arrest to me. Hang on, you have a lot going for you, this will pass.

First, it's someone to tell all this to. Second, they may well have access to resources. Your situation is bad but not dire, but your frame of mind sounds nearer the breaking point than you should go through alone.

There are numerous options. Let someone help you see them.

I've followed your posts in GD, and I know you've been having a hard time lately. Things were looking up with your new job, but it's always a struggle getting back on your feet, and you certainly didn't need this. I don't know how to help, but I can listen, so feel free to PM me if you wish.

at night exactly once.

I love Austin, but 6th avenue is everything that's wrong with party towns.

That means NEVER, EVER.

Don't try to be nice, don't make small talk, don't ask them how their day was going.

DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE FOR ANY REASON.

EVER.

They do not have anyone's best interest at heart save their own. The see all 'civilians' as criminals until proven otherwise. They assume that you are up to no good. They see anyone save other cops as a potential threat.

in the Civil Liberties forum. http://www.democraticunderground.com/116896

The one reply indicated that not talking just gets you arrested. I still think it's good advice though.

There is an emergency dorm for men. I've heard that the place is rough and I advise being cautious, but they should at least be able to provide some help with referrals for other housing.

I don't live in Austin any longer so I can't provide much other assistance. Good luck and be safe.