Crossing The Line

For any of you that know me, you know that my exterior is tough, yet, my heart and empathy for others runs deeper than those who do not know me would think.  I have always rooted for the underdog, defended the weak and am dedicated to righting a wrong.  Due to a recent communication with a friend and a personal experience I had years ago… I want to write something a bit different than what is normally seen here. It’s sometimes hard to view children/teens as vulnerable individuals; however, despite the droopy pants, inability to look you in the eyes