I was a young adult on the streets of New York City, hustling counterfeit goods and rubbing shoulders with the criminal world. The cash was fast, and the thrill was real. But as I stood at the edge of a life altering decision-one road paved with power and crime, the other calling me to something deeper-I was forced to choose. This is my story. One of brokenness and survival, of walls built from pain and pride-and a yearning for purpose and meaning. If you've ever faced your own crossroads, felt like your past disqualified you, or wondered if a new beginning is possible-this memoir is for you.