I was originally going to post this picture with just a few basic details but after I got chatting to Deb, she asked that I include what we talked about in this post...
Deb was abused as a kid by her step father. He and her mother took off when Deb was 18. She has two boys, 7 and 14 years old who live with their father, and she doesn't know where they are. She was late with the rent once and now she can't get a place of her own because she's been black-listed. Having no parents around hasn't helped. She says that she's in the process of getting photo ID... which will make getting her life back on track a lot easier. She's currently staying at the homeless shelter in Roma Street.
If you see her around, buy a Big Issue from her.
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I'm around Boundary Street more often these days... So I will track her down and buy one from her soon (once my broken toe is mended from last Saturday). Best wishes to her in finding a more permanent place to live.
Thanks to Deb for being prepared to share her story. Nice protrait Cara.
West End, right? I talked to her outside a bookshop last year. I really liked her. And yes, I did buy a Big Issue from her.
Ha! There's a co-incidence!
I recognise Deb - I volunteer in West End, and often see Deb walking up and down Boundary St - but I haven't seen her selling the Big Issue. She doesn't look as though things have gotten any better, sadly. I wish her all the best, her story is one I relate to myself.
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