Dear people of Brattleboro:
I have been a lifelong member of the area. For the most part, I have had a good life until my partner - my husband of 38 years - died and then things started going south.
My health took a irreversible turn. I had a stroke, and they found blood clots in my lungs. I have mobility issues and breathing problems. I started to not be able to think very well, so I couldn't live alone.
I ended up in the homeless shelter on South Main Street twice. I felt safe.