The hidden truths of my life growing up in the Appalachians with
no control over the outcome. Dangerous situations, from going
hungry to downright death at the door to escape. Trapped in hard
times going to school hungry after being kept up at an all night cock
fight, to name a few. Awakening to an explosion in the night, only
to see the house was on fire and running for my life not knowing if
my siblings were still in the house. Families stuck together to help
each other to find a way when there seemed to be none. Many fights
between my mom and dad over his gambling habit and an empty
refrigerator. The horrific feeling to learn your brother has been
charged with murder and your thought is, no way. The amount of
difficulty in my childhood left me in a love hate situation. I loved
my family, but hated my childhood circumstances.