Consent is an informed, voluntary, and ongoing agreement made between all individuals involved in a particular activity or decision. It relies on clear, frequent communication, mutual respect, and trust. Consent is not the absence of a “no” or an assumed “yes” – it requires an explicit, affirmative “yes.” It can be expressed verbally, physically, and/or in writing.
When we think of homelessness, we often imagine people who have fallen into hard times, struggling with job loss, mental health challenges, or housing insecurity. However, there is another kind of homeless population that does not fit this narrative. These are the vagabonds—the people who do not just end up outside of society but actively choose to live there. They are not looking for reintegration, a stable job, or a permanent home. Instead, they carve out their own paths, resisting societal norms and living on the fringes by choice.
