This Man Finally Has A Home After Living On The Streets For 33 Years

At the age of 54, Rob Marriner is finally living his dream of living in a house after 33 years of homelessness. Driven out by an abusive father in 1984, Rob never thought he would actually be able to find stability again until the deaths of his sister and mother drove him to try and find a solution. He found one in Taniwha Tales, an initiative of Te Whanau o Waipareira Trust, a New Zealand organization that helps the homeless find stable places to live and work. Now, he has a roof over his head and a roommate, and his first night in his new home included his first hot shower in over a decade and nine hours of sleep but a cold pie for dinner.

But the next morning, Marriner and his roommate figured out the workings of their new kitchen and had a big, beautiful breakfast.

But while Marriner is thoroughly pleased to be living in a house again, it's still an adjustment. After 33 years living on the street, where he says he always found ways to keep himself warm and well-fed and never had to pay bills, living in a house comes with a new set of challenges.

But he's getting used to his new living situation now and is excited to move on with his new life. What do you think of this story? Talk to us about it in the comments below, and share with your friends to see what they think!