This group conversation offers a raw, often fragmented, but revealing window into the street-level reality in Denver. Several voices emerge—Larry, Steven, Cherice, and others—each presenting different angles on addiction, homelessness, trauma, distrust, and community dynamics.
The group discusses trust—who can be trusted, why most people can’t, and how kindness can be seen as weakness. They describe life in this environment as dangerous and predatory: people get “stripped” if they come in passive. There's recognition of those who "hug you and smile in your face" while waiting to rob you.
