Name:   Carlson - Subject:   I will never understand the culture difference Date:   4/17/2023 6:23:04 PM

My wife mentored a young lady in bham and even after three years it was obvious that there was little chance of a change in the family.  Despite arranging housing, taking her to church weekly, tutoring, etc, the young lady probably would have benefited from the experience. But momma couldn't pay her bills on time, lost her housing we arranged, birthed two more children from different fathers, and my wife was advised not to travel to the family house in the hood for fear of her safety.  

I provided our experience to illustrate the differences in cultures and the difficulty in introducing a difference in family settings.  Perhaps some could be helped but this tradegy is just one of many these guys and gals will face and it's NOT due to Race.  Pray for our country and for those who are economically oppressed and caught up in a no win culture.