Jamie

Posted by invisiblepeople | Filed under face and voice of homelessness, road trip 2010

Jamie has lived homeless off and on since she was 14. She is 19 now living in a weekly rate, rundown hotel. At least for the four days paid for by a local church.

Please watch her powerful story. Jamie talks real about life as a runway and youth homelessness. Everything from living under a bridge while pregnant during the winter months to living without food and having to call for help. Thank God for Safe Place and Wichita Children’s Home.

I love Jamie’s candor in her three wishes, but she kind of shocked me at the end. Watch and tell me what you think.

Special thanks to Wichita Children’s Home

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Permalink | Comments (2) | Aug 6, 2010

  • http://twitter.com/ElliePop ElliePop

    Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I wish Jamie and her son the best –I hope she does not get sent to war though.

  • bluepeas

    I was also surprised that her situation makes going to war seem like a good thing and a step up. Maybe it will help her learn some work skills and get some money, but I hope she doesn't get wounded or killed or raped or sickened over there.