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Out of the depths
I just read this piece by Curtis Howard on my break at work. It reminded me of the kind of life my hispanic husband was born into, growing up in Logan Heights, with many of his friends and family members representing Southside, Logan etc. Reading this piece was inspirational to me because Curtis is a positive member of the community. Without his past lifestyle there would be no result of wisdom. Individuals who can relate to the struggle and temptations of young people living among gangs MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE when they share their stories and offer their mediation. My husband was positively influenced by people like this when he was trying to graduate high school but was tempted to drop out. His mentors who volunteered at the YMCA are still a part of his life today. I know for a fact- not a day goes by without someone asking my boyfriend to be involved in criminal activity. The struggle to make a future for yourself requires constant hard work, positive mindfulness and like Curtis Howard writes: BOUNDARIES. Thank you for publishing this piece.— March 18, 2016 12:16 p.m.