Rock. Just released 3 months ago after serving 16 years in prison. With no family support, he is currently homeless and trying to start anew.
Two months ago I met Rock on the street. He had only recently been released from 16 years in prison. I bumped into him again today, at the same place. He is still struggling to get get back on his feet. He has been staying with his sister, but her patience is waning.
Chris. Crack addict. Alcoholic. Homeless.
Clarissa. Recovering heroin addict. Her 9-week old son was removed from her after being born with heroin in his system. Released one week ago from 28 day rehab center. Kicked out of her father's house. Staying in shelters at night.
About six years ago Sherman was involved in a fight in a nightclub that left him partially paralyzed. During that same year, while recuperating and confined to a wheelchair, his girlfriend, not paying attention at the time, wheeled him out into the street in front of a speeding police cruiser on an emergency call. The impact of that crash resulted in the loss of both of his legs, just below the knees.
