A true story about young adults living in underdeveloped, low socioeconomic neighborhoods and the repercussions of continuing a cycle of abuse and poverty when children are brought into the world. I was born and raised in an environment that resulted in severe abuse and trauma. From physical, sexual, mental, and emotional abuse to facing a pregnancy as a young adult with no education, finances, and family support, I, like countless others in similar circumstances, was designed to become another casualty of my environment but I fought the odds and took the steps to break the cycle. I not only share my experiences but also share the experiences of the other three children involved, my siblings.