Tucson: Trailer park living for America's poor

Life is tough for the residents of one of Tucson's many trailer parks, but the people still work hard and dream of a better future. The BBC's Anna Bressanin reports.

[shoggy]

Funny how people look down on people for living in trailers but are obsessed with the ‘Tiny house’ craze

[queencrusader]

The manager has such a gentle voice. He seems like a good soul.

[crimeandcrafting]

There’s nothing wrong with living in a trailer. There IS something wrong with being a scuzzy dirt bag.

And you can be filthy in a trailer, an apartment or a house

[mini_kimmyy]

Back in high school, I had a friend that was about 13 yrs old. She lived in a trailer w/ her family. She told me "don't tell anybody I live here because it's a trailer and I'm embarrassed." I never judged her for where she lived. Stay humble and remain a judgment free zone. <3

[blu.]

I've grown up in a trailer park, lived in one my whole life. We didn't always have money for every cleaning product, but my mom would make homemade alternatives. She always said, "whether you live in a castle or a tent, at least keep it clean".

[aliciabrandt]

That sweet lady taking such good care of her kitty. May God bless her.

[f.frederickskitty]

When I was a kid we never lived in a trailer but some of the places we lived were far, far worse than this. We moved from Cambridge, MA to Tucson, AZ and things declined even more regarding how we lived. I grew up, got scholarships and grants and went to the U of A and graduated but I never forgot my humble beginnings. Now I work with the working poor. Poverty is never a choice therefore I respect every person I now have the honor to serve.

[vadim]

I'd rather live in a trailer park than be homeless in the city.

[barbarawolfsong]

I was so touched by the positive attitude these people had.

[MrMrbrianbechtel]

I really hope that girl with cosmetology gets where she wants to go... she has a good attitude... I would like to see her succeed

[sandracheeks]

Any house can be a respectable home. It’s how you care for it. It doesn’t have to be expensive or fancy, but clean and neat make a world of difference and can be done by anyone. My mom used to say “soap is cheap”!

[DChristina]

Rooting for you Melissa with your cosmetology dreams and beyond!

[freethrice]

I live in an apartment now, 54 years old. Still working everyday. Gracious for my job. But i want to own something i can call my own. If it's a trailer, i would praise God for it.

[LambentLark]

Being poor is a situation. Having a dirty home, that's just laziness.

[TheRockkickass]

My parents were both dentists and did really well financially. Ended up living in a trailer when they retired cause they liked the lifestyle and wanted to save the money to give to me and my siblings instead of buying a condo. They still live there and love it

[saelaverdad]

Being poor does not equate to being filthy! It's up to the individual to maintain cleanliness of their own environment. I've been poor and I did not have roaches, nor did my bathroom look like this.

[thehustlinhomemaker]

Not cleaning your home has zero to do with income level. Leaving trash in your yard is a choice.

[marcushill]

All it needs is to be cleaned up other than that there is nothing wrong with living in a mobile home

[ashthewolfdog]

I live in a trailer right now. I don't think we're ever gonna give it up. I actually like my trailer. I don't consider it a trailer, but rather a actual house. I've celebrated 9 almost 10 years of my life in these 4 walls and I've loved and cherished all the memories

[ruthcostigan]

The old lady is adorable but she was way overwatering her plants