Supporting a Woman in Recovery With Rent
A woman in recovery shares her journey from homelessness and receives support after vehicle repairs put her rent at risk.
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How much is the muffin? $3.99 Do you have anything for a dollar by chance? Yeah, I can run it through. That would be awesome.
Thank you. Cinnamon one okay for you? Yeah, doesn't look like it's a dollar on here though. That's okay, I got you.
How much is it? They're $4, but that's okay. You sure? Yeah.
Did you want something to drink? I don't have enough. That's okay, I got it. I can't, I'm sorry.
Here, take this. No, that's okay. I got it. Why?
I like to give back. I'm Josh by the way. Tammy. Why do you like to give back?
I'm in recovery. How long? 4 years at the end of this month. Congrats.
That's awesome. Congrats. I was homeless. You were homeless?
Yeah, lost my kids. Oh no. Do you have them back? Yes, they're in my life.
They're all grown now. How long were you homeless? and a half. So now you have a home?
Yep, I have a beautiful two-bedroom, two-bath apartment. Was there a moment where you knew that you wanted a better life? When my daughter found me unresponsive and they carried me out in a body bag. What?
I overdosed. Your daughter found you? Yeah. Oh my gosh.
woke up in the hospital. How old was your daughter? 15. It's been a rough road, but recovery is possible and it's so worth it.
You drive? Yeah. Why are you laughing? Cuz I'm having vehicle issues.
What's wrong with your vehicle? I just spent $1,200 into it. Did you have $1,200 to spend? No, I had to take it out of next month's rent.
So now what? Something always happens, like it always works out. So you don't have enough money for next month's rent? No.
Do you have a dream? I do. Just to be able to help others that are less fortunate and to stay on the positive path that I'm on. So your dream is to help other people?
Yeah. Why is that your dream? I was a horrible person when I was using. Well, I don't see how you could be a terrible person.
How short are you for rent? $1,200. But I haven't counted my tips for today. Can I add to that tip?
Sure. Yeah, I wasn't actually short on money. I had I was looking for somebody with a good heart. Oh my gosh.
And that person was you. Really? Yes. Oh my gosh.
Are you serious? Thank you so much. Can I give you a hug? Yeah.
Oh my god. God bless you. Your boss and your daughter nominated you because they said that you're so strong and you deserve it. Oh my gosh.
They said that you've been through a lot and you're still somebody who helps people despite your situation. Oh my gosh. They all love you. Thank you so much.