Before settling on Elm Street, finding a home became an unexpectedly difficult challenge. Each time we thought we had
secured a new place, something would go wrong at the last minute. It felt as if we were competing against unseen forces
determined to keep us unsettled and on edge. Applications that seemed promising would suddenly fall through without
explanation, leaving us scrambling to find another option. This pattern of last-minute disappointments only added to
our stress and anxiety, as it became clear that somethingāor someoneāwas making it increasingly difficult for us to
establish a stable living situation.