Stories from Oakland Homeless Project

Articles, stories, poems, statements, and such sharing first-person accounts and opinions do not necessarily reflect BOSS's organizational views. We offer this site as a forum to share all views, particularly those not generally heard in mainstream outlets.

Living with Diabetes -  never would have imagined that I would be diagnosed with diabetes even though my father died from it and my sister has it.  After finding out that I too had diabetes I was depressed and worried about my health.

Hello my name is Cherrice Holmes-Mitchell - And this is my life story. I am  a 35 year old Black female who has been trying to get my recovery since I was 15 years old.

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