We Need to Stand Together

by Pueblo Homeless Resident

    Once upon a time I had a life. I had a beautiful house, a wonderful son and three dogs. One day I got fired for no reason and I collected one unemployment check before I found another job. The job was only part-time and did not cover my living expenses. I was evicted from my home and now I live in my car. I continued to work for as long as possible, but I was constantly harassed by coworkers who told me I stink and needed to shower. Now I am unemployed and homeless. One of my dogs died and my family is cold and hungry a lot.
    I have never been homeless before and I have no idea how to pull myself out of this current situation. The homeless community needs to stand together and demand that the state spend a little money to provide people with public restrooms, showers, and campgrounds. Give us a place to go and we will go there. The current laws are forcing people to freeze and possibly die from exposure. Have some compassion and respect life. Homeless United.