In this episode, I interview Annette, a woman who has past experience with homelessness. We follow her journey through marriage, divorce, alcoholism and homelessness to recovery. Her story is a testament to the ability of people to find strength and hope even through times of isolation and devastation.

Today's podcast was recorded on a very auspicious occasion: the day Jimmy signed a lease on an apartment after years of being in and out of shelters and living on the streets.

In this episode, Jimmy talks about his early years in a family that struggled with alcohol abuse, then found love and loss, homelessness and addiction, and, ultimately, recovery, and the work it takes to get there.

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One year ago today, we released our FIRST podcast episode! Since then, we've talked to more people experiencing homelessness. We've also found support from Vermont Humanities and partnered with the Green Mountain Technology and Career Center!

Over the coming year, we will spend time with people who have recovered from their experience of homelessness. We will also be following one person as they navigate the road from experiencing homelessness to being house. STAY TUNED!

Fred's story starts with a chaotic and terrifying childhood, followed by early independence and decades spent trying to become the father for his kids that he never had in his own life. Through his struggles with alcohol and marriage and fatherhood, Fred finds deep resilience in sobriety and honesty.

This episode's guest, Natalie, is proof that anyone can experience homelessness. In her 70s, Natalie embraces life with a hard-won joy and love. We hope you listen feelingly, to paraphrase Shakespeare. Thank you.

Episode three, coming soon, is a story unlike any other we have featured on the podcast. Natalie's life has traced highs and lows from Vermont to Mexico and Paris and back again, only to end up experiencing homelessness later in life.

A man talks about his journey into homelessness , eventually living in a tent and in and out of Vermont's motel program and back.

A woman currently experiencing homelessness tells the story of her life from childhood through to adulthood.