When one of them disappears, it threatens the whole system, and in my case, my entire being. I was forced to rebuild my life and myself...

I had dreams, plans, and a strong will to achieve. When that all went out of the window, I was not left with despair. Instead, I was left...

Though the city was tinged with gang violence, I roamed the neighborhoods without fear; a free-spirited soul I was. After playing outside...