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Staying strong key to surviving in jail

“In my 24 years, I’ve been to state jail twice. The first time, I was 16 or 17. My mother had three other kids to worry about. I started hanging around with the wrong people. Started making some decisions I shouldn’t have made. I ended … Continue readingStaying strong key to surviving in jail

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He may be homeless, but he’s not lazy

“I’m thankful there’s a church here that on Thursdays I can sign up to get food. But it’s gotten to a point where you might see me at your local gas station asking for change. I don’t ask for this change for any habit. I … Continue readingHe may be homeless, but he’s not lazy

Posted on August 8, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

The car wash guy just trying to survive

“I’ve been in this same spot for six years. All day long, pretty much, rain or shine. “I help out the owner of the car wash over there. When customers need me, they call me over. I don’t go bother them. They just know me … Continue readingThe car wash guy just trying to survive

Posted on March 25, 2015June 23, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Looking back, she’s grateful for life on the road

“When I was younger, my mom and my four brothers and sisters and I moved around the United States. I’ve lived everywhere but California and Hawaii. “My mom was in love with this man, so she just packed up all our stuff and we followed … Continue readingLooking back, she’s grateful for life on the road

Posted on March 24, 2015June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment
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