Homeless female veteran on the streets after 4th suicide attempt

Female veterans struggle with homelessness

by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News
khou.com
Posted on June 29, 2011

HOUSTON -- Some female veterans are struggling and homeless, and it's a problem that is becoming increasingly common.

A group of female veterans are taking a life skills class at the Santa Maria Hostel – the group of women are on the verge of being homeless.

“I could go anywhere and no one would know that I'm homeless,” said Army veteran Jacqueline Wright. “The recession hit. I was unable to find work, and that just led to a downward spiral.”

Some of the women said they’ve spent half their lives on the streets.

“I've slept in bushes, in parks, the backs of people's yards, abandoned cars,” said Navy veteran Cheryl Jett.

Their reasons for being here are as varied as their stories.

“My addiction was pain pills -- Xanax and sleeping pills. I tried committing suicide four times,” said Aimee Dewolfe, a homeless Navy veteran.

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Female veterans struggle with homelessness