Walking The Journey Together

We hit junkyards like prospectors panning for gold. I crawled under rust-free Texas cars stacked like metallic skyscrapers or half-buried in dirt. HELLO, RED ANTS.

He wasn’t just a kid in a center. He was a Steven Hawking of heart and humor. He understood me. And I understood him. That bond stretched beyond the camp: I had him in my yard wearing a helmet, catching footballs— We went to movies, concerts, hung out as pre-teens. Dominick taught me how compassion rewrites limits.  

Growing up on the Southside of Chicago wasn’t just a location—it was an education. It was a daily reckoning with reality. The kind where news anchors counted bodies, and sidewalks carried the echoes of survival stories no one asked for.

Taking risks became second nature. Each decision, whether it was dropping out of school to pursue a business idea or moving across the ....

At 19, an impulsive decision to get a tattoo in Mexico seemed like the perfect adventure. But what began as a journey to mark my skin with

Growing up on the Southside of Chicago in the 80s was no walk in the park, especially for a fist-fighting kid like me.

The Lounge was more than a bar—it was a microcosm of the era, a place where power dynamics played out over glasses of whiskey, and where the

Growing up on the Southside of Chicago, life was never easy, but it was home. The streets were tough, but they were familiar, and the ....

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It is a powerful tool that can bridge gaps and foster connections.

Provoking the police can have serious consequences. It can lead to arrests, physical confrontations, and even tragic outcomes.

Life is full of surprises. When we let go of rigid plans and expectations, we open ourselves up to new opportunities and experiences.

Amidst the grief and sorrow, my sister made a promise to my daughter—a promise to give her something special of my mom’s.

Love is a powerful and transformative force that has the ability to help us overcome life's greatest challenges. Whether it's the love of a

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A type of humility, that a person can really only understand when compared to Gods pure righteousness. Not about human self-abasement.

Memories are a precious part of our lives, shaping who we are and how we perceive the world around us.

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Vivian Greene Said It Best ! Dancing in the rain is a metaphor for finding joy in life, even in difficult or challenging times. It is...