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It’s crazy how a person’s childhood can shape their adulthood. Now, don’t get me wrong, I had choices and mainly chose all the wrong ones!

My choice to have children was the right one, even though I was a terrible father! My children have grown up to be successful, law-abiding individuals. I’m proud of them.

I want to tell you that Guardian Angels are real. Since I was little, my Guardian Angel has been around. She always gave me a place to lay my head, feed me, and taught me to respect people. She took me into her home without receiving any type compensation from children’s services! She gave me a family that loved me. I want to say, Momma, I love you and will one day make you proud!

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Every piece comes from someone serving a sentence. Every piece reminds you they are so much more than that.

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