Shawn

Shawn moved to Colorado to be with someone, but then they broke up. As of March 2007, he was still working some, but also living in a shelter. He was frustrated at the way the shelter was treating the homeless of Boulder.

Shawn had plenty of wisdom to share and some challenges to the shelters in Boulder:

You want to create an atmosphere where people feel good about themselveswhen you accomplish something, it makes you feel good inside. Most of us are trying to do the best we can. We made bad choicesbut no one chooses to be homeless.

There are times he wants to sit down and give up, but hes got possible job options ahead of him. I hope he chooses not to give up when he feels like its too hard and can help others choose the same.

Near the end Shawn shares some interesting points about poverty and homelessness. What do you think?

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[carefulcarpenter]

A wo/man can't be helped until they help themselves first.

[silenceimurderyou]

@ppaassttrraannaa ?

[VegasSkateCulture]

@laughingtiger123

look at the guy! he is extremely intelligent, and extremely humble. he messed up, but hes trying to become a valued member of the community again. in fact, I already value him.

[MdNtNightmare]

@ppaassttrraannaa haha yeah im sure it is.

go back to playin runescape u fuckin loser.

[ppaassttrraannaa]

thats my boy friend :(

[crazygamer745]

poor guy :(

[dizdreme]

Shawn is very well spoken and selfless. He is like a lot of homeless people who have through the cracks and onto the streets. He doesn't seem to have a problem w/ alcohol or drugs. He could be a motivational speaker if he chooses! Wish him luck.

[Topphat18]

@Me12lnches Ooooh you better keep your info off the internet or you're gonna get the shit beat out of you kid.

[dustydawnn]

@laughingtiger123 its not that easy, I have a certification as an EMT, I am trained as a phlebotomist, i've worked healthcare for my entire adult life I'm unemployed, I can't find a job. I'm lucky enough my husband makes enough money to support us while I try to find a job, but i haven't even gotten an interview in nearly a year. my unemployment check would not sustain me from month to month. Sometimes, job skills just aren't enough when there's no one hiring for your skill set.

[silentyp3]

@hamemax haha i wouldn't doubt it