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Gregory

Hello, my name is Gregory B.  I was born on December 6, 1987 at 10:25 am weighing 4 lbs/6 oz.  My mother had HIV and was addicted to cocaine when she gave birth to me at a Clinton correctional facility for women.  When I was born, I had to be detoxed and stay in the hospital for six months with undeveloped lungs.  I was also born with HIV in my mother’s womb.  I was later tested HIV negative.  My mother and father died when I was young. God has a reason for allowing things to happen.  We may never understand his wisdom.  My life may not be perfect but I am blessed.

After I got out of the hospital, I was immediately transferred to foster care where I spent my early childhood.  I was child molested by one of the children living with me.  I was later transferred to an adoption agency throughout my childhood years till the age of 12.  From the ages of 12-16 I was at a residential home for boys.  From ages 16-18 years old, I was going through foster homes and youth shelters.

Furthermore, between the ages of 18-20 years old, i was going from shelters to shelters and was homeless.  At the age of 20, this is when I received a miracle phone call from Project Live.  It was like winning the lottery!  They were able to assist me with my new apartment, community services and anything I needed help with.  I mean almost anything.  I came a long way.  Project Live has allowed me to grow, learn and recover.  Project Live is truly a lifesaver.  Things always have a way of working out.  I fall, I rise, I make mistakes, but I am here today!  I am stronger than yesterday.  I have seen better days, but I have also seen worse.  I don’t have everything that I want, but I do have everything I need.  Thanks Project Live!

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