My name is Maliah Williams. I live in the south side of Queens. I live with my mother, her name is Nia. My father no longer lives with us, his name is Byron. We were the picture perfect family until my mother started drinking again and she would sneak out late at night and cheat on my dad.
They started to fight more and more. She pushed him away and eventually he left. Before he left, I will always remember, he told me "God does everything for a reason." He had tears in his eyes. He kissed my cheek and left without saying a word to my mother. I always felt it was her fault because her priorities weren't where they were supposed to be.
Every since my dad left, my mom became a full time hoe. She's gone most of the time so I have the house to myself.
I met Aaliyah when I was in the 4th grade. She's my right hand and we've rolled together every since. I've always been one to keep to myself and Aaliyah helped me open up more to people.
I met August when I was in the 8th grade. He moved here from Atlanta. We eventually became a couple. The 1st year was paradise, until he started being clingy and aggressive. I broke up with him after 2 yrs and it's been hell ever since.
I been hurt so many times by people I cared for and depended on. It's affected my relationships with family and people I love terribly.
But through it all, here I am. Still going strong at 17 yrs old. The struggle is heavy but I make it..........
