Venice Beach Chronicles: Day in the Life with Local Beach Dwellers

Описание: On Wednesday morning, Santa Monica Closeup encountered Daisy, known as the Venice Healer, and Jennifer, both of whom are unhoused, in Daisy's pop-up tent at Santa Monica Beach. They were applying makeup, which Jennifer humorously refers to as their "war paint."

During the interaction, Daisy shared insights about recent tensions. She mentioned, "We're just putting our war paint on," echoing Jennifer’s humorous term. The conversation soon shifted towards the ongoing issues with another local, Morgan. Daisy described a challenging situation where Morgan disrupted her peace so significantly that it led to police involvement. Daisy recounted, "Morgan wouldn't stop talking, it completely disturbed my peace, so I had no choice but to ask her to leave."

Despite the disruption, Daisy had reported the matter to the police not with the intention to press charges but to prevent any harm. "I was about to hurt her, and I told the cops," she explained, underscoring her frustration yet commitment to resolve matters peacefully.

The incident highlights the ongoing challenges Daisy faces in maintaining tranquility in her community space, which she refers to as her 'temple'. Despite these challenges, Daisy continues her efforts to manage her role within the Venice community, addressing complex social dynamics through non-violence and boundary-setting.
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