I Am Who I Am . . .

I personally believe to a unique extent every person is influenced by where they’re from.The first examples of acceptable speech and behavior are displayed and enforced here. These Examples set the foundation for a person’s speech and demeanor for the rest of their lives. Unless a person is exposed to alternatives forms of speech and behavior, they will continue to operate according to their familiar social norms. A person’s primary examples of an acceptable lifestyle set the stage for intense social pressures. Living up to what a person understands as an acceptable standard of living, is set depending on the role models presented at birth and thorough out their lives. Through out my life I was expose to an environment where unhealthy practices were commonplace. Becoming a successful college educated businessman was less likely then adhering to the agreements of your probation. Growing up my role models weren’t doctors, lawyers, and others who shared a high level of prestige in society. At an early age certain restrictions implemented by society due to my skin color and where I’m from become overt to my peers and I. Noticing these injustices created a mutual feeling of disgust, anger, and frustration among us. Constant reminders of the things destined for us due to our social deprivations created a radical disposition in my peers and I, causing us to fall victim to the same ills as past friends and family members. Though I am very proud of who I am and where I am from, I am wise enough to acknowledge the detrimental properties of my neighborhood. I am who I am despite the neighborhood I lived in. Becoming the person I am today was unlikely but still very possible. Thanks to my faith and a strong foundation of support from family and friends I was able to break the social chains and create a life worth losing.

Castle Hill Ave. . ."County of Kings"!