Archives: Stories
Gina’s Story
Victor’s Story
George’s Story

Now legally blind at age 83, George lived alone in an apartment in a local elderly housing complex. A monthly pension from the Veterans Administration was his sole source of … George’s Story
Susan’s Story

Susan grew up in Freetown, Sierra Leone where she met her husband. Michael was from Sierra Leone as well, but was attending school in the United States and had a … Susan’s Story
Brian’s Story

Laurie, a single mother, lived in Sudbury with her 13-year-old son, Brian. In 2011, Laurie applied for SSI child disability benefits for Brian who is severely autistic. She decided to … Brian’s Story
Silvia’s Story

“My story is long and complicated, I can tell you that I dated my ex-husband for 5 years but what I didn’t know was that to him marriage meant ownership. … Silvia’s Story
Mara’s Story

Mara arrived at our office with her parents and five siblings, including an infant. They had not eaten in two days. The family of eight was living in their car … Mara’s Story
Carmen’s Story

At a legislative briefing on Beacon hill, Carmen shared her story and thanked MetroWest Legal Services attorney Katie Condon Grace for helping her and her son become legal permanent residents … Carmen’s Story
Florynce’s Story

When Florynce, a Watertown senior, found out that her rent was going up by $500 a month, she was scared. She was already spending the majority of her income on … Florynce’s Story