Pre-Homelessness
Before Jose lived on the streets he worked as an electrician, earning a steady income and working long hours to try and make a living for himself. He could never have anticipated that depression would become a problem in his life, considering he used to be a very cheerful person. Once the mental illness took hold of him, he was unable to get out of bed, and as a result, couldn’t continue to work as he had for years before.
Pre Homelessness
The Popular Vagabond
Overall the years of living on the streets, many Palma residents have interacted with Jose. Some have gone so far as to offer him food and a bit of spare change, to help him get through the day. He even achieved something resembling “celebrity” status in the area, with tourists and locals affectionately calling him “Josete” whenever they crossed paths with him. Few people spent enough time with him to ask about his troubles with mental health, however.
The Popular Vagabond
