Angel

Angel Victor R.

“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

Angel Victor R.

Most of my childhood

My single mother

raised seven children, including me, Chicago.

Every time our mother got mad at us she would

Growing up it did not seem abnormal to me to get a beating for misbehaving.

“You kids love to be treated like animals” she’d say.

Compared to my brothers and sisters, I felt like i got extra attention when it came to getting beatings.

She thought beating us would set us straight, but it didn’t.

It made things worse. Most of my brothers became gang members and became aggresive as they grew up.

the worst.

“Satan himself”

She used to beat us with whatever was at reach. Her favorite

tool was the extension cord.