It took Troy Leichner a while to stop collecting things.
He began accumulating items while living in his vehicle and on the streets for eight years, a response to having his things repeatedly taken during street cleanups.
“They come and take everything away from you all at once. Then you have to start all over again, start rebuilding everything you had.
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