[oh_sigh]

What kind of crimes were you committing?

[newsreader]

Burglaries, armed robberies, stealing cars, dealing drugs. Did it all as a gang member of an East LA gang -- that's where I got started.

[mrskeltal]

How did you manage to leave the gang life?

[newsreader]

Got tired. Really tired. Asked God for help. He did -- can't explain it any other way. I tried to change many times before but always came back to my old life style.

[briandear]

Thanks for sharing this. A compelling story. I am glad you were able to survive and thrive. Inspiring stuff.