WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 12: Tyler Perry attends the 2022 Baby2Baby Gala presented by Paul Mitchell at Pacific Design Center on November 12, 2022 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Baby2Baby)
<p>Coming through with the motivation, Tyler Perry made an <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/ja-morant-powerade-suspended/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> post to reflect on how far he&#8217;s come, as he once endured a period of living in his car.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Tyler Perry Is Grateful For His Journey: &#8216;Appreciate Every Blessing&#8217;</h3>
<p>On Monday, the playwright shared a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBfgypJ2tX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">social media</a> post that showed him casually zooming around in a bright blue, two-door Geo Metro.</p>
<p>Once Tyler parked the vehicle, the person recording proceeded to exclaim, &#8220;Every now and then you gotta go back and be reminded of where you come from!&#8221;</p>
<p>More information was provided within the caption, in which Tyler Perry noted that—back when he was homeless, a similar car served as his &#8220;shelter.&#8221;</p>
<p>He also went on to express his gratitude and note that looking back on his past hardships makes him appreciative, as &#8220;there&#8217;s no way to be ungrateful when you don&#8217;t appreciate every blessing you have.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Every now and then I take my Geo Metro out for a spin. (When I was homeless it was a car just like this that was my shelter). If looking back at how far you&#8217;ve come doesn&#8217;t make you thankful, I don&#8217;t know what will. There’s no way to be ungrateful when you appreciate every blessing you have.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Perry wrapped up his message by noting, &#8220;And if you&#8217;re still in the struggle please fight on…. It&#8217;s so sweet on the other side of pain.&#8221;</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Lizzo Also Looked Back On Her Experience With Houselessness</h3>
<p>We should add that Tyler Perry isn&#8217;t the only celebrity who recently reflected back on their stint with houselessness.</p>
<p>After becoming a first-time homeowner, Lizzo recounted her own experience of being homeless, as <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/lizzo-recounts-living-in-her-car-after-becoming-a-first-time-homeowner-its-a-milestone-for-me/?_gl=1*ivthgh*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTA4ODMyODA4LjE2Nzk0MTA4OTc.*_ga_V2HX8YP3XL*MTY3OTQxMDg5Ny4xLjEuMTY3OTQxMTI2NC4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Shade Room</a> previously reported.</p>
<p>During a sit-down on <em>CBS Sunday </em><i>Morning </i>late last year, Lizzo confirmed that—merely 10 years ago—she was facing housing insecurity and resorted to couch surfing and sleeping in her car.</p>
<p>However, looking back on her recent tour, the musician shared that she &#8220;was blessed to stay in really nice places&#8221; and is fortunate enough to have a home she can call her own, which she referred to as a &#8220;milestone.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;I was like, &#8216;I miss my house. I can&#8217;t wait to come back to my own home and to my bed.&#8217; This is the first time I&#8217;ve ever said this. So, I don’t know. It&#8217;s a milestone for me.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Shoutout to Tyler Perry for coming through with the honest inspiration!</p>
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