She came to my attention on Instagram. I followed a link to her GoFundMe page, where she was seeking short-term financial help. The first line stood out: “I was laid off when I filed a sexual harassment claim.” Her story is long and complicated. Too … Continue readingSexual harassment claim leads to layoff
“My biggest challenge? That’s kind of a difficult question, man. Right now, I guess it would be keeping my place to stay.” What obstacles do you face? “My background. My decision making as a young kid until the man I am today. Gang-banging, felonies, stuff … Continue readingConstruction worker seeks ‘peaceful, humble life’
“I was working construction, and we were moving this 49-foot-long, 26-inch-diameter pipe into place. It slid over like butter on a hot pan and, boom, it hit my knee and rolled onto my leg. I tried and tried to push it off, but my leg … Continue readingConstruction worker struggling after injury
“Born in Norfolk. Came to Texas when I was young, and have been working construction. “I live right over there. I come to the park almost every day. “I’m 70 and I just retired last year. I worked hard all those years. Now I’m just … Continue readingEnjoying retirement after long construction career