The interviewee describes his difficult childhood as a child surrounded by neglect, addictions, and a toxic environment.

The interviewee describes how, in his community, there are many gangs and the culture of gangs in his neighborhood. He uses humor as a defense mechanism to prevent gang members from bothering him.

Interviewee shares about his experience losing his grandfather at a young age.

The interviewee describes growing up in the South in a segregated school system and having to leave school early to support his family.

The interviewee describes how joining a gang of young people with similar experiences to him made him feel accepted for the first time.

The interviewee discusses some of the struggles he faced in the United States being a child of immigrants. His parents had to work multiple jobs and were rarely home.

The interviewee describes his experiences of being a refugee at a young age and feeling an overwhelming sense of rejection from society.