“I call myself this tough guy and things like that, and I used to break down in the cell and put my face in my pillow and cry because I was like, ‘Oh man, I got a letter from my son.’”
—Tyrone
Tyrone’s unstable upbringing and conflicting religious influences left him feeling alone and angry. At the early age of 10, he was already involved in criminal activities and spent his time in and out of police stations. When he was 12, his family decided they needed to take action. His aunt in California assumed custody as his foster mom.
But life in California wasn’t always sunny. By 13, he had already been through the California juvenile detention system multiple times and had developed an addiction to drugs, alcohol, and the criminal lifestyle.
When Tyrone turned 15, he became a father. And though he loved his son, he still wasn’t ready to leave his criminal lifestyle behind. His choices landed him in juvenile facilities over the next few years.
All over the country, children with a mom or dad in prison still need someone to provide them an Angel Tree Christmas this year. Will it be you? Choose a child to sponsor virtually today!
