two paths One Destiny

Four years of wasted time in a gang was nothing compared to what laid ahead for me—the rest of my life and what I chose to make of it. It would have been easier for me to head toward failure than to work my way out. But everything worthwhile comes at a cost.

Growing up a step above poverty was an excuse I used for circumstances I hadn't wanted to claim as my own. At least until I was smacked in the face with them. Decisions and my actions would both play roles in my success and failure.

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