Disabled at 112 Southampton St. Shelter

Boston MA

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The reason for this post is to effect change I have not been able to do any other way. I have been sober over 6 months and am also recovering from a spinal cord injury. A year ago I was diagnosed paraplegic, all I could move were my 2 pointer fingers. I have struggled and worked hard and today, although still in a wheelchair most of the time, I am completely self sufficient. I still cannot take care of myself because I cannot get in the handicapped bathroom (there are 3) or shower because someone who is not handicapped is ALWAYS in them. Staff and the shift supervisor say there's nothing they can do. Every morning when I leave I have to wheel myself out in a busy traffic lane because the addicts have taken up the ENTIRE sidewalk. The police sympathize with me but cannot do anything because City Hall has ordered them to leave the precious addicts that rob Target blind everyday and stab each other alone. The Mayors solution of putting them in hotel rooms isn't working because she neglected to send the drug dealer with them. The addicts also have their own special dorm with a single bed, locker and they can come and go as they please. It has taken me, sober, 6 months to get a locker and bed and I still cannot come and go as I please. I also have had a section8 housing voucher for at least 6 months. Where's my apartment? I saw someone from the shelter that got housing at the 7-11 two days ago. First he bummed a cigarette and then he tried to sell me a city Hubway bike he stole for ten dollars to get a hit of crack. Now he has a perfectly good shower but he obviously has no need of it because I could smell him from 5feet OUTSIDE. You don't lead an addict to recovery by giving them everything they want. An addict seeks recovery when and only when the pain, suffering, and consequences get too great.You fight crime with handcuffs not gift cards.Again Where is my apartment? Why can't I use the shower and toilet? Why can't I get a good night's sleep? If anyone can help please do.