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Old 11-27-2015, 09:49 AM
 
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Not the story you expect.


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Old 11-27-2015, 09:58 AM
 
Location: New Jersey
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Kudos to them.
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Old 11-27-2015, 10:18 AM
 
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Awesome story!!!!

I love that he is receiving his degree in Education.
Giving back and what an inspiration to those he kids he will someday have a huge influence over to show that no matter what life hands you, you can succeed.
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Old 11-27-2015, 03:01 PM
 
Location: Rural Wisconsin
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Just shows what a TON of hard work and determination can do!

Good for both of them!!!!
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Old 11-27-2015, 05:26 PM
 
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What a wonderful story, good for him.
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Old 11-27-2015, 06:29 PM
 
Location: Barrington
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His mother made the choice to stop the cycle.

Thanks for sharing this story.
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Old 11-27-2015, 07:37 PM
 
Location: Native of Any Beach/FL
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good stuff
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Old 11-27-2015, 09:39 PM
 
Location: La Mesa Aka The Table
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The funny thing is, there are a lot of success stories like this.
But they are not reported on because it doesn't fit the agenda of keeps us fighting each other.
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Old 11-27-2015, 10:08 PM
 
Location: My beloved Bluegrass
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I hate stories that make me cry, but it's a wonderful story anyway.
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Old 11-27-2015, 10:12 PM
 
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Awesome! And I love their picture. The mom looks so proud and the boy looks genuinely happy.
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