Stories related to Homelessness

  • Elsie Phillips

    Sometimes We Scare Ourselves

    Headshot of Elsie Phillips.

    While stuck in a cycle of self-injurious behavior, Elsie realized the people they had surrounded themself with—and even called friends—didn’t care about their well-being. It wasn’t until a selfless stranger made sure Elsie was safe one drunken night that they realized something needed to change.

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  • Richard Sullivan

    Healing Through Paying it Forward

    Portrait of Richard Sullivan, story contributor.

    Richard was homeless, a convicted bank robber, an addict, and the father of a deceased child. Today he is a student, a community advocate, a volunteer, and a mentor to those in need. His recovery journey has made him into the person he is proud to be today.

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  • Kimberly Ferguson

    My Disability Won’t Limit Me

    Kimberly Ferguson, story contributor.

    Hurricane Katrina saved Kimberly’s life. Out of the hurricane emerged a stronger woman. Through supportive relationships and belief in herself, Kimberly overcame abuse and toxicity—now she is enrolled in college, raising her son, and writing poetry.

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