Oral history interview with Crystal Sandoval for Broomfield Out Loud, interviewed by Marrty Dormish on November 1, 2023.
Subject matter:
Marriage and children
Caretaker for family members
Death of spouse
Born in Delta, Colorado
Grew up in Boulder, Colorado
Moved to Quitman, Missouri
Close relationship with father
Moved back to Colorado to help her sister raise her kids
Low-income housing
Taking out a second mortgage, selling her home in Lafayette
The Refuge
Working night shifts as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Living in a vehicle
Difficulties of finding housing with three cats
Challenges of living in a vehicle
Common misconceptions of people experiencing homelessness
Complex family relationships
