"It is my ultimate hope that this memoir will be used as motivation for those who think there is no way out. Those who think they have no choice but to live and stay in the truth of their environment. Just because you were raised in a particular area and brought up a certain way does not mean you have to close your mind to the possibility of greatness. You must stay focused on surviving and being a good person, even through the debilitating times of hardship and struggle. You must decide that you want to do better, that you want to be better, that you want to be more. You do have what it takes to change your family's legacy, but you must open your eyes to see your turning point."

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