Tijuana Escorts: HOMELESS IN EAST COUNTY: EL CAJON MOTHER OF THREE RECOUNTS TRAGIC LIFE
In 2008 Lucy became homeless. Friends she was crashing with at the time needed to make room for their children, and there was no more space available.
For six months she stayed in an abandoned house. Otherwise, she’s made do in various places. She’s reticent to reveal where else she currently sleeps, but she says it’s “on the cement,” exposed to the elements.
Drug addiction and instances of separation from Bill leave her vulnerable to rape on the streets. “I’d say I’ve been raped four, or five, or six times,” she recites matter-of-factly.
She attempted suicide in 2003.
Besides panhandling for coffee, Lucy said she scrapes together some money on the streets, “but not legal money.” While denying any prostitution or drug dealing, she says she “hustles” to earn money. Other than to acknowledge the fact that illicit means are involved, she does not care to elaborate.