Oral history interview with Dé Fraze for Broomfield Out Loud, interviewed by Marrty Dormish on September 1, 2023.
Subject matter:
Originally from Florida
Gender identity
Non-binary
Broomfield Pride
Unsafe living and relationship circumstances in Florida
Experiencing domestic violence and PTSD
Worked in web development
Queer acceptance in Colorado compared to Florida
Living in vehicles
Dealing with stereotypes of experiencing homelessness
Mental health
The Refuge
Harassment of queer and trans homeless individuals
Food pantries
Sustaining basic needs
Code Blue status (SWAP)
Deep pressure therapy and service dog
Challenges of finding housing with a service animal
Found housing through a roommate website
Setting boundaries
Different paths to homelessness
Challenges of balancing outside perspectives versus individual realities of homelessness