💔 Heartbreaking and INSPIRING Story of Disabled Homeless Mom

Cori is a homeless single mom living in a Los Angeles 90-day emergency shelter with her daughter. Cori's 90 days in up on 3/28 is just two days from now. Cori is disabled and cannot work. She received a little over $700 in disability income, but that is not enough to pay for rent and basic needs.

The 90-day rule is a stupid rule driven by government contracts. Who gets their life together in 90 days? While it's frowned upon, family shelters can extend Cori's stay, which is the best-case scenario. It's shocking that the service provider has yet to find Cori housing or would even consider kicking this young mom outside, but I have seen it happen. No one should be homeless, especially young children.

Cori was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at age 3. She has lived a tough life. At one point in this interview, I had to change the topic, or I would have cried; her story is so heartbreaking.

Cori's an inspiration. She's been in the homeless shelter system in multiple states, trying to find support. It's mind-blowing that a young mother has to move from state to state to hopefully get the help she needs only to find a broken, homeless services system.

Cori is a talented artist and businesswoman, even against all the challenges that a homeless single mom faces daily. She started drawing on cardboard selling her art to tourists. Cory now steps up a little popup shop on the sidewalk to sell her art and some jewelry that was given to her.

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[muratcantopuz]

She's got an house now! So happy for her

[FreeSpiritMom]

Remember that ANYONE can be in this position. Don’t be quick to judge. I love that she’s selling her art and that her and her daughter look well! Cordelia is an absolutely beautiful name. I also want to note that she’s doing an amazing job navigating the world of today while having Asperger’s! Just beautiful. I’m in awe.

[jawary]

She’d make a great telecommunication specialist. Great speaking voice

[John-sivs]

She has such a beautiful bubbly personality, I hope she gets a chance for a better life she really deserves it.

[JessicaBlaze]

This poor mother... At least she is taking care of her baby and trying to get on her feet selling her art. There is so much need that America needs to address. This mom is so amazing and sweet.

[jenfei]

A real fighter fighting for her life. Respecting this woman.

[laurenferrell]

She is EXTREMELY smart, eloquent, knowledgeable, BEAUTIFUL, and extremely resourceful!!! If she had a stronger support system, she could be a CEO of her own damn company! I believe in this woman and I know God will help guide her to where she needs to be in life!!! May He bless her and her children ❤️

[heatherthompson]

I totally empathize with her, im on the verge of homelessness with 3 children and im scared as hell because i was homeless years ago and its terrifying when your a mom and need to protect and shelter your babys. Its such a sad world that so many struggle financially, life is meant to be lived not just surviving or struggling. Praying for her and her baby 🙏❤🙏

[shawnise]

She’s doing so well to have a disability, a child, and be experiencing homelessnesses. She’s also beautiful and presents herself so well. She’s trying to make ends meet and I’m proud of her.

[GeorginasJourney]

Wow, she’s great with people! The way she spoke to her customers was so endearing, she’d do great in a lot of customer-facing roles!

[laurenferrell]

I REALLY like how she said that she used art to “draw her feelings out”. That just sounds so profound to me 🙂 This woman Is going

[tiaraparker]

My heart hurts for her. She sounds so educated. I hope GOD delivers, and she surpasses this period . I see something big for her comming soon. I will keep them in my prayers.

[christinehudson]

As a human being I would never sit on here and listen to her story just to judge her. Some of y’all need a little reality check because what she going through could easily be YOU the way this world is set up; remember GOD give it, he will take it away in a blink of an eye please humble yourself with the negative comments, be GRATEFUL you not in her situation.

[sandyr.]

Most of us will always be one step closer to homelessness than we will ever be to being millionaires so it's time that we start treating homeless people with respect and kindness ❤️

[CharlesMcneil-yfgs]

God Bless her and baby. He's simply adorable. Just read she got a place. Amen. Praise the Lord!!

[Empress_Chosen_by_God_]

I suffer from severe mental illness. Honestly it's a miracle that I can still work for my daughter. Living under the darkness of any type of mental illness is no joke. I have so much respect for this young lady

[victorianmelody]

They are trying to pass a bill today in Tennessee making homelessness a crime in the whole state! Take care everybody. Many of us are just one paycheck away from being homeless.

[proudparrotparent]

She is such a beautiful person, and mother, and that baby Cordelia is gorgeous . Hope she gets a home for her an her baby gurl..

[keynolivia]

My pharmacist has Asperger’s, so there is hope for this girl. She does not have to let her disability hold her back.

[lamontsteward]

Her light her energy her art ❤ her art is on my bucket list of things I want