"I sold my soul for affordable housing"

On many levels, I feel as if I have sold my soul just to have a home.  This has been true at all 4 of the subsidized places, the journey began in 6/05.   It is constant worry and stress, especially because even though you doing "all you are supposed to do"  on most levels it is not reciprocated by any stretch of the imagination by the landlords or management team!  But what choice does one have if they are in poverty?