2006-09-14 18:53:57 · 9 answers · asked by Ned B 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
I was born into complete poverty and with an alcoholic father. I had 5 siblings. we didn't have shoes to wear. My family was completely dysfunctional, as a result I suffered,
physical,mental,emotional abuse and neglect. I suffered. I quit school in the 7th grade and make some horrible mistakes as a teenager. But today my life is sound, I made it through it. Got my GED, went to college four years, been married to the same man for years we have a daughter. I have been the exact opposite of my mother in raising her. I have taught her about God. She is an A student, well adjusted, has won over 50 trophies in twirling,pageants,and Karate in which she holds 2 belts, one being a Black Belt. My goal was to give my child everything I didn't have from love to security and opportunity. My life was a learning experience, not a pleasant one, but one that has made me strive to have a better life and to give my child a better life to.
And I praise God for it!
2006-09-14 20:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by dancinintherain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am white, grew up in several black ghettos in Newark N.J. and went into the military, got my GED, landed a job using construction skills I learned in the military. Went to school with a G.I. loan. Bought a house, using a Vet loan. and got a job using what I learned from the schools I attended. Made very good money for several years and am now a clerk working in a store for minimum wage. I have more than I ever could imagine when I was a kid from the ghetto, but I'll always remember what it was to have and have not. I love this country...
2006-09-15 02:42:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to live in East LA as a child and teenager and even dropped out of high school at 16.At 17 I knew I had to get my act together so I got my GED and then enrolled at a community college In Torrance,Ca.By the time I was 19 I graduated with an A.S. degree in mathematics.Upon completion of my A.S. and a GPA of 3.8 I was accepted at the university of southern california(USC)on a scholarship and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace engineering by the time I was 21.I went on to grad school and at 23 recieved a Masters in physics.Now at 24 I have a great paying career at BOEING as a flight systems engineer.All it takes is dedication and some hard work at it always pays off.
2006-09-15 02:22:23 · answer #3 · answered by clove83zm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of us who grew up in the 50's know what poverty is...Work hard and believe in yourself my friend.... look to the future..good Luck.
2006-09-15 02:07:59 · answer #4 · answered by expatriot1000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of Jews have rags to riches stories along with others.
Mine isn't particularly economic but spiritual -- of low prospect and ending up making something of myself.
2006-09-15 02:05:50 · answer #5 · answered by wise.to.Jew! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you know. That its true. That for me. And for you.
The World is a Ghetto!!!
2006-09-15 02:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by LeBlanc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eminem...50 Cent...Etc....
2006-09-15 02:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband did. He now owns his home and has money to invest. It will only get better financially for him from here.
2006-09-15 02:03:54 · answer #8 · answered by Nikki Tesla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep
2006-09-15 02:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋