Victoria — Keep Persevering

Victoria owned a business and a home for many years.  When she met her husband, she decided to give up both her business and home to marry him.

Unfortunately, the relationship soon soured, and Victoria’s husband became physically abusive. “It was a frightening situation, and I knew I had to leave,” Victoria says.

“I was able to get a job and flee the relationship. I rented a room in Boston and felt safe in my own space. But I wasn’t making enough money to keep up with the rent,” Victoria continues. “I found myself with nowhere to go and ended up on the street. Then I came to Yawkey House, Pine Street Inn’s shelter for women.”

At Yawkey House, Victoria worked with her case manager to fill out housing paperwork. “One day, an opportunity opened up at one of Pine Street’s residences. I went to visit the building, saw the space and said “yes” right away!”

Ten years later, Victoria continues to enjoy her apartment and is pursuing her dreams. “I like to be productive and to help people. I want to work in a hospital as an aide and have gone back to school to get certifications.” “I did what I had to do to get myself to a better place. Homelessness is hard, but Pine Street provided me with the safety and support I needed to move on,” shares Victoria. “I have learned that if you keep persevering and never give up, good things will come. Pine Street was there to help me along the way.”