Don't get me wrong, there are many who are born, into a struggle so strong, it is nearly impossible to overcome,
But for the fortunate few who do,
Make it out of the trap,
Make it out of a single parent home,
Make it out of living on pork and beans, sweet tea, no heat, and no phone,
Parent working two jobs, you were often home alone,
Homework seemed like a waist of time,
Because trying to survive, fight the temptations of violence and crime, and staying alive are the only things on your mind,
Just remember,
What doesn't k** you really makes you stronger, think about it,
You have risen above it all,
You are resourceful and responsible,
You are a leader, not a follower,
You have strength from overcoming so many obstacles,
You have proven that you can do the impossible,
And beat the odds,
So just like Daymond John,
You have life sk**s that can not be taught, because of how hard you fought, to make it out of the struggle,
To make it out of the concrete jungle,
So of course, you have a few bruises and scrapes, but you escaped,
So don't be ashamed, you should be proud of how far you've came,
Use these unique life experiences and sk**s as a**ets to help create change.
And always remember, you are great.
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