En Vogue's Dawn Robinson Reveals Shocking Secret: Living in Her Car for 3 Years!

Dawn Robinson is freeing her mind to the conventional idea of a home.

The former member of En Vogue, who started the famous girl group with Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, and Maxine Jones in the late ’80s, recently provided a seldom glimpse into her personal life, disclosing that she’s been residing in her car for the past three years.

In her March 11 YouTube video, Dawn opened by explaining that she had always planned to discuss this topic, acknowledging the advice from several individuals in her life not to disclose details about her living situation because of her celebrity status. She emphasized, “It’s genuine and it’s acceptable.

In a heartfelt tone, she expressed that it’s inherent to our humanity to be exposed and susceptible. For approximately the last three years, she has been making her home on the roads, residing within her vehicle.

The 58-year-old continued with a laugh, “I said it! Oh my god, it’s out!”

At that point, Dawn elaborated on the start of her adventure which commenced in the year 2020. This was triggered by her choice to leave the family home in Las Vegas, due to certain frictions that arose between her and her mother.

She described the experience as marvelous until it turned sour, explaining that she adores her mother, yet found herself subject to her frequent fits of rage, much of which she directed towards herself.

Back in 1997, Dawn departed from En Vogue, but rejoined the group in 2002 only to leave again in 2008. She later shared that she had been residing in her car for roughly a month straight in Las Vegas. However, during this tough period, her manager at the time generously invited her to stay with him in his Los Angeles apartment.

Consequently, the location became overly congested with them and their pets, therefore, Dawn opted to stay at a hotel temporarily as she searched for a long-term residence in the Los Angeles area.

As she put it, “That one night turned into eight months.”

In the end, Dawn mentioned that she began exploring options such as “living in vans, cars, or recreational vehicles” after being unable to find a suitable place to live.

“I loved what I was seeing,” she continued. “I just thought, ‘I could do that.'”

In March of 2022, Dawn shared that she vacated the hotel and spent her first night in Malibu, California. At first, she found it daunting to sleep in her car, but soon adapted to her new surroundings. This included adding insulation and tinting her windows for better comfort.

“It just felt like the right thing to do,” she shared of her decision. “I didn’t regret it.”

In fact, Dawn feels “proud” to be living in her car.

She expressed that it’s a thrilling journey, adding, “I’m deeply immersed in it at the moment, and there’s absolutely nothing I’d give up to relinquish these moments and challenges I’ve encountered along the way.

Dawn stated, “I strive to motivate and make it clear that there’s nothing you can’t achieve, even when the circumstances seem unfavorable.

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