Restorative JusticeVol. 2, Issue 2

My Mother, My Aunt, My Foundation

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What is family? Well, for me, family is my mother (Annette Jackson) and my aunt (Darlene English).

Any time I am at my lowest points, they are there to pull me back up. In my weak moments, they pour strength into me. Since my birth, they’ve sacrificed meals so I wouldn’t go hungry.

Photo of a woman in a sparkly blue jacket and patterned blouse sitting in an upholstered chair, legs crossed, in a decorated room.
Close-up photo of a smiling woman wearing a colorful patterned headband and top.

They went without clothes, coats, and boots so I could be warm. Because of my mother’s and aunt’s sacrifice, support, and unconditional love, I have been able to overcome many of life’s shortcomings.

Family is the two women responsible for the man I am today.

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Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 2025 · p. 78

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