Sacrifice

Tupuc says when he cries I am alone. His life was all about sacrifing. His childhood was pretty much shot. He had to learn life the hard way. His mother was addicted to drugs and had no concern for him as a young boy. He disowned hos mother due to the life style she had. When some people cry there is not a sholder to lean on. At times you may find it difficult to carry on with their lives. His mother was an ex-panther. No one seemed to care if you cry.

In chapter two of "Holler If You Hear Me" Dyson writes, about how Tupuc had to be so independent as a young boy and dont ever depends on anyone. His mother taught him somethings a young boy should not know just yet. Also seeing your mom getting arrested was tough too.

One sacrifice Tupuc was to be around his family, eventhough he loved them. Tupuc could not handle seeing his mom as a drug addict. Tupuc surrounded himself with people who struggled with black freedom and some died for it. He wanted to start an improved version of The Black Panthers group. As time went by he cant believe what he went through.

In conclusion, his mother was not fit to be a parent. All she thought of was herself. Once you have children it is no long just about you. It's all about the child and what he or she needs.