My mother's last boy

D. Atwood

“Until the lion writes his own story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.”

The Soy Autor writing process was developed in collaboration with young people at-risk of, victims of or perpetrators of violence in El Salvador. In 2016, this innovative program launched at Cook County Jail with young men awaiting trial for violent offenses.Through the process of drafting, revising, illustrating and publishing memoirs, the Authors’ Circle develops reflection, critical thinking, literacy skills, conflict resolution and positive self-projection.

In collaboration with:

Cook County Sheriff’s Office

My Mother’s Last Boy D. Atwood

I am D. Atwood I am from K-Town.

From Air force 1 and Trues.

I am from being alone; difficult, challenging and extreme.

I am from fire. Danger, reddish orange, a little yellow.

I’m from fussing, fighting, and once upon a time we were close.

From Hosely and Atwood.

I’m from loyalty and trustworthy.

From “You are loved” and “You’re the best.”

I’m from The Guy Upstairs and Always have my back.

I’m from Chicago.

From Crispy Chicken and middle well done steaks.

I’m from there were nine of us and we were tough ‘cause we had to be.