Hype

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

I met Hype in Portland, Oregon. She is 19 and has lived on the streets for 5 years. She was 13 when her foster mom kicked her out. Although this may shock you it is very common. 40% of homeless youth are never ever even reported missing.

The night before Hype slept under a bridge.

I cannot help but feel her sadness.

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Permalink | Comments (1) | Dec 3, 2010

  • Ldlemons

    This is a lost soul. At 19 her only dream is to live in the forest? How does the system allow a foster mother to lose a child? It seems we throw away children and old people in this country. I’m saddened by Hype, and I’m disgusted by our cultural priorities.