Shirrelle Conaue has lived on the streets of Los Angeles for over four years. Struggles with her family, mental health and drug abuse caused her to move out of her family’s home and live on the street.
In “The Waiting Room,” Conaue takes viewers through her daily habits and methods of survival while discussing how she has slowly fought to overcome mental health issues. Conaue provides insight into unhoused life and its multiple causes and outcomes.