Poverty and a Mom on disability, drugs and football with Eddie Thomason

I was born and raised in Baltimore, MD in a family that struggled with poverty for generations. My dad left when I was 8 years old and it forced my mom to take care of me and my brother on a $13k/year disability income.   Growing up in my neighborhood, its an unspoken belief that the only way "out" is to 1 of 3 options: Become a successful athlete Become an entertainer (rapper, singer, dancer, actor, etc) Or sell Drugs.    I chose option 1 but fell short of making it to the NFL. However, along the way I was able to become the first student in my high school's history (Chesapeake High School - BC) to ever earn a D1 scholarship. That scholarship allowed me to become the first male in my family to graduate from college.   These two milestones were crucial for changing my family legacy forever!    Today, I'm an inspirational speaker in the youth and college/university markets with a mission to help others shed self-limiting beliefs and pursue a life their passionate about living.     FIND EDDIE HERE: Website: https://eddiethomason.com LinkedIn: Eddie Thomason Instagram @eddiethomason_ Facebook: @thomasoneddie YouTube: Eddie Thomason --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message