🔥Growing up in the San Fernando Valley and being adopted.
💔Getting involved in graffiti and gang culture as a way to fit in.
💉Falling into drug addiction, specifically crack cocaine and crystal meth.
🔪Witnessing and experiencing violence in prison.
💪Finding redemption and starting a new life after getting clean.
What led you to join a gang?
—I joined a gang as a way to fit in and find a sense of belonging.
How did drug addiction impact your life?
—Drug addiction led me down a destructive path, causing me to lose everything and spend a significant amount of time in prison.
What were some of the challenges you faced during your journey to recovery?
—I faced numerous challenges, including overcoming withdrawals, dealing with the trauma of prison experiences, and rebuilding my life after addiction.
How did you find the strength to change your life?
—I reached a point where I was spiritually and mentally broken, and I knew I needed to make a change to save myself.
What advice do you have for others struggling with addiction or a difficult past?
—My advice is to never give up on yourself, seek help, and surround yourself with a supportive community. It's never too late to turn your life around.
00:00Introduction: Growing up in the San Fernando Valley and being adopted.
04:23Getting involved in graffiti and gang culture as a way to fit in.
10:18Falling into drug addiction, specifically crack cocaine and crystal meth.
17:45Witnessing and experiencing violence in prison.
25:36Finding redemption and starting a new life after getting clean.
