Ricky talks about working various jobs — including one in a diesel parts warehouse and his current training for a security position with RTD in Denver. His path hasn’t been smooth: he quit his first job due to eye strain and discomfort with certain dynamics at work, but emphasizes how crucial it was in helping him qualify for his housing voucher and secure an apartment.
He walks through the transitional process from being in shelters and motels to living in his own place under a graduated rent program. He’s thoughtful about how having a place to live changes how people perceive you and allows for more stability — even if he sometimes misses the freedom of mobility that came with homelessness. He reflects on past mistakes in Arizona, where he burned bridges and struggled with motivation, and contrasts that with his current sense of accountability and hope.
