Journal+5

Quotes/Information I Will Definately Include:
 * "Losing your innocence happens when something traumatic occurs that drastically changes your understanding of thw world around you"
 * You can lose your innocence multiple times in your life
 * Lost innocence first time at 8 when she was sexually molested
 * At 13 ran away from home, grew into adulthood on the streets.
 * Best moments were the birth of her children and going back to school
 * Got a masters degree

Quotes/Information I Probably Include:
 * Was homeless for 2 months and had to survive by sleeping in parks and scavenging for food.
 * Survived by letting an older man took advantage of her from age 13-18
 * Dropped out of school at 16 and got her GED so she could work
 * Lack of Support was major reason for her struggles in life
 * She would change alot of decisions in her life
 * Happyt how life turned out

Quotes/Information I Might Not Include:
 * Felt she had a harder life than others
 * First job was as a medical assistant
 * Worked in building to help with rent payments

Rivera, Ruth. Personal Interview. 17, Mar. 2011.