I first experienced homelessness when I was growing up in Southeast, DC. My brother, John, used to sleep on park benches and in the lobbies of hotels.
I myself have experienced homelessness in my time. I was incarcerated for ten years at the age of sixteen for manslaughter. While incarcerated I got my GED and received two different certificates. The first in welding and the second in brick masonry workshops.
Once I got out in 2004, I was homeless for two years. I never thought life could get any worse. I stayed in vacant houses, abandoned buildings, etc. But I stayed motivated till I got my own housing and now attend Medtech college.
I’ve come a long way. I thank God for where I am today.
