Finding Family in Unexpected Places: Reflections on Gang Life in the Projects

Wally Green:

"Growing up in the projects was tough, but it was even harder with a narcissistic, abusive stepfather. He used to beat up my mom and me and break us down with verbal abuse. But I found outlets through gang life and sports. The gang gave me a sense of family, and sports numbed me to what was going on at home. Unfortunately, most of my peers in the gang had similar experiences. Childhood trauma is a real issue that many people face, and it's important to have support and resources available. #childhoodtrauma #support #mentalhealthawareness"

YouTube Video of the Conversation:

https://youtu.be/C5CAXu-Xm0w

Wally's TEDx Talk:

https://youtu.be/qP1_GjFJZKo

You can find Wally here:

https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/

You can find Sean Dustin here:
seandustin.com

#ganglife #sports #projectlife #familyissues #abusiveparents #resilience #survival #nevergiveup #keepfighting #shorts #clips