Victor shares his story of cycling in and out of prison, struggling with addiction, and now being homeless after parole led him to Denver. He explains how a petty theft ring involving Walmart landed him a prison sentence, compounded by his prior drug record. He lost his truck in the process and reflects on the “bad math” of choices that cost him freedom and stability. His background with drugs began young—smoking marijuana at 10, later selling cocaine in New Mexico, which resulted in long prison terms.
He describes homelessness as new and deeply difficult, compounded by the cold, lack of resources, and his refusal to ask for help. Still, he’s determined to leave Denver, raise money for a bus ticket back to Pueblo, and return to construction work. For him, this feels like rock bottom, but he sees a chance to rebuild if he can just make it back home.
