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Jamie W. on gratitude, making top seller, and going through hell with her husband and five cats
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“Before my injury, I was so independent. I could go wherever without having to have help,” Jamie said.
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“Before my injury, I was so independent. I could go wherever without having to have help,” Jamie said.
Michael G. grew up on pulpy horror movies and offbeat fiction. But over the years, he’s found that weird stories followed him as often as he followed them.
“There’s waiting lists on everything,” Michael said. “Even when you go to the doctor, you’re waiting.”
“I was first homeless here back in 2009 … I said, ‘God, please give me a house.’ When He gave me a place, I thanked God for it.”
Contributor Vendor Shameka just moved into her new apartment and reflects on what it took to get there.
“I’ve worked other jobs; I dishwashed, I worked at a hospital, I’ve loaded trucks, I’ve done all that. But I found peace being at The Contributor.”
“He’s taught us so much, and I only hope he can feel some love reflected back to him through the piece.”
There’s so much I’ve done in my life, I don’t regret none of it. I can honestly say when I die, I want them to put on my tombstone, ‘it’s been one hell of a ride.’”
“It’s about more than the dollar. You’re accepted as somebody, as a real person.”
“I go home and meditate now … I always just meditate on God. I stay focused, put all my trust in God, meditate and listen to the gospel. I feel … alright.”