“I knew Dad was concerned about my past associations. I was from the Trash Alley. It was my community. I hung out with thugs from the Frog Bottom, the Burns Bottoms, the Red Line, the S-Curve, the Sandfield, the Morning Side, and a bunch of other places that shall remain nameless. I knew all of the “Legends of the Hood”: Sin Man, Swap, Boo Boo, Emp-Man, Cookie Man, Shank, Polar Bear, Bae Willy, Bae Bruh, Skullhead Ned, Pimp, Crunch, and Goat Turd (just to name a few). I thought maybe Dad had summoned me as a “show and tell” for the kids in his neighborhood—the hardliner to scare those wayward suburban brats back into reality.” TruthLife LessonsFamilyStruggleChaosTraumaDysfunctional FamiliesDeeper UnderstandingFamily Humour Book:Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar Source: Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar
“Out of nowhere, one of the twins grabbed my cap while the other delivered a blow to my head. She slapped the taste right out of my mouth. I couldn’t even feel my tongue. I spun around to face my bullies. The twins had become triplets. I couldn’t remember ever trying to drink three glasses of anything and this wouldn’t be the day to try.” TruthLife LessonsHopeUnderstandingStruggleChaosTraumaTrue StoryDeeper Understanding Book:Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar Source: Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar
“The teacher pulled out a pile of papers. They were Bennie’s tests and homework assignments. Mrs. Lewis said, “Ma’am, here is the proof that Bennie isn’t up to a fourth grade level. He has an F on several of these assignments. In fact, a zero grade is too high for some of Bennie’s work this last year.” Life LessonsFamilyStruggleMemoirSchizophrenicDysfunctional FamiliesBulliesRawDeeper Understanding Book:Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar Source: Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar