My name is Quintina Honorable. I am from Chicago. My story starts off homeless, I wandered the streets sleeping where I could when I could. Aimlessly just walking,  hanging out in places I didn't need to be in. Some days I will be lucky and get food, some days I'll be lucky and just have a roof for the night.  Eventually instead of wandering the streets all day I went back to school. For 8 hours I was safe. I use my school time wisely, realizing I was able to have breakfast and lunch everyday without wondering where my next meal will come from. Motivated and determined, I finished high school.

     In 2008 I was 18 years old, featured in a magazine Illinois Issue NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Bethany Jaeger Published March 1, 2009 at 12:00 AM CST, Quintina Honorable is 18 years old and says she’s “not as homeless” as she was at age 16, but she’s moved at least six times since leaving her mother’s house in

Springfield. “I’m homeless, but I dress myself in a way to where I don’t look that way,” Honorable says. “You don’t let your weaknesses define you.” 

     November 2023 I had an accident. My car flipped over three times, ending with me Breaking My back. I underwent major spinal surgery. I had a hard time taking care of myself. I struggled to do normal (ADL’s) activities of daily living. thankfully my kids played a major part in my recovery. While recovering I thought about all my residents I've taken care of over the years. Realizing how difficult it is after a life changing situation to care for myself, I am now on “The other side of the walker” which is now the title of a book I'm currently writing.

     Being independent is vital to one's health. After I lost my independence i understood how important it is to have. Eventually I finished Physical Therapy and was cleared to work again as a CNA. 

     Then in April 2024 My mother had a major change in health. My mother stayed with me until she was safe to go back home on her own. I never thought the worst moments in my life would lead me into my real purpose. I learned the true meaning of caring for others; it was no longer just a job for me. It's a passion, to provide basic patient care and focus on people's daily living. I am passionate about helping and making a difference, providing housing to those who need it the most.