Gabby's Battle: Sleeping on the Sidewalk Homeless in Miami
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Published 2024-05-30
Gabby recounts the daily struggles she endures, from avoiding the prevalent drug use around her to the constant threat of violence. As a woman, she faces unique challenges, making her choice of a well-lit and busy area crucial for her safety. Her story is a stark reminder of the vulnerability and danger that homeless individuals face, especially women.
Her journey is not just about survival but also about maintaining dignity and hope. Gabby shares how she lost her job and subsequently her home, which spiraled her into homelessness. She found temporary employment at a fast-food restaurant, where her hard work was recognized, but the pay was not enough to secure stable housing. The difficulty of finding affordable housing in Miami, despite working long hours, highlights the broader issue of the affordable housing crisis.
Gabby's story is filled with poignant moments, such as the loss of all her belongings, including her work uniform, and the kindness of her HR manager who helped her replace it. She talks about the disappointment and frustration of trying to find shelter in places like Camillus House, only to be turned away due to limited space for women. The shelter's rules and procedures, while well-intentioned, often made it impossible for her to continue working and maintain her spot.
Throughout the interview, Gabby remains incredibly resilient and hopeful. She speaks about the importance of staying in good spirits and how her faith helps her cope with the daily hardships. Her three wishes reflect her deep desire for systemic change: for shelters to have enough space for everyone, for housing programs to prioritize individuals with clean records and genuine needs, and for people to support each other rather than turn to destructive behaviors.
Gabby's story is a powerful call to action. It underscores the urgent need for affordable housing and better support systems for those experiencing homelessness. Her experience shows that homelessness can happen to anyone and emphasizes the importance of stopping to ask and listen to the stories of those we pass by every day. By sharing her journey, Gabby hopes to shed light on the struggles faced by many and inspire others to advocate for meaningful change. Watch this interview to gain a deeper understanding of the human side of homelessness and why we must act now to ensure that everyone has a safe and secure place to call home.
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All Comments (21)
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This woman is exactly the kind of person that should be prioritized for housing. She's clean and sober, she's employable, and the streets haven't broken her yet. They need to get her off the streets before that changes.
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Someone give this woman housing and a job!!! She will thrive!!!
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She won't stay homeless for long. She is so well put together.
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Dear god please get this woman housed asap! Amen
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The government should stop giving billions to other countries and start taking care of their own people. May God help this young lady. 🤲🏼
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One wrong move and you can be her. She is well spoken and intelligent and it happened to her. It can happen to anyone. She will not be homeless for long but still it is horrible.
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This is a travesty. Literally, give this woman $2000, a cell phone and a bus ticket and she will make it happen. Unbelievable. How is this happening 😳. Bless you Gabby 🙏
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Imagine what this woman can do if given the chance. She understands the system and could solve problems.
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This poor woman! It can happen to anybody.
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This woman is coming over as articulate and willing to work. I am sure she could succeed at a high level job. She deserves an opportunity. Thank you for the video.
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This Woman has dignity and respect.
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She is so WELL SPOKEN and intelligent! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Beautiful black sister!
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When he told her she has a good spirit I couldn’t help but cry, because after all she has been through and still going through, she still smiles 🙌🏽🙏🏽💕
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She is so upbeat and positve. I hope she finds a place to call home and a job.
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It's a sad and sick society that doesn't protect and help a capable, well spoken vibrant young woman like this. Wishing her protection and abundance. 🙏🏾🌺
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This woman is intelligent and capable of doing great things. I pray that God will bless her with all of her needs, and keep her safe.
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This woman is beautiful & amazing- she deserves so much help
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Great positive person. She deserves to get a place to stay❤
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She has a great radio voice!!
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Sounds like there is no affordable housing in Miami even if you work twelve hours per day. This woman impressed me. Put her in charge and the problems would be honestly addressed. Her integrity is obvious.
