But the system is not set up for people to succeed. Where could we get help?” “I always worked hard. Going in and out of shelters, trying different places. And then we got evicted from that apartment. And then all of a sudden, one day, like, I’m pregnant. We were so excited just to be, like, grownups together in our apartment, all love and sparkles and everything. And I was like, who’s this guy? You know, like. So you know, they give you three hots and a cot.” “He just came over one day and started talking to me. What it was we didn’t have.” “Me and your mom went to Job Corps to better our lives. There you go, nice.” “Your dad and I grew up very similar.

It’s about practicing running to the hoop and shooting. I used to worry about where I was going to live, who was going to take care of me.” “It’s not about making it. Off the backboard, five.” “I can’t really say what a normal childhood would be like because I’ve never seen one. You wouldn’t believe it.” “I just hope that each one of you never forget where you came from.” “You guys being born was the best thing that could ever happen to me.” “All right, daddy. “Cool.” “And it is the middle of the day. You guys have been through so much in your life.” “I’m going to eat it.” “No!” “Being homeless so young.” “Mom, I see a blue heart.

“Mom, I’m doing my eyes.” “All right.” “I’ve started this letter for you guys many times.” “Beautiful.” “Say see you.” “See you.” “There’s so much I want to say, it’s hard to know where to start. Transcript What You’ll Remember Stable, affordable housing was out of reach for a San Francisco Bay Area family.

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