I have not walked in your shoes but have walked in sneakers that have made similar footprints. It is true that I have not lived in the community you are from, or struggled in the work environment you have had to deal with but those are locations on a map not locations in the heart. Here are a just a sample of those footprints that have left their mark.
(1) SADNESS- Over the loss of loved one who left our family way to early.
(2) HAPPNESS- The birth of my newborn baby son and daughter.
(2) UNJUSTICE- When being accused of a crime that was completely fabricated.
(3) JUSTICE- Seeing those that brought that accusation dealt with at a later date.
(4) CONFUSION- Dealing with a loved one who has a mental health issue.
(5) PEACE- Having that loved one receive the treatment to lead a normal life.
(6) ANGER- Witnessing many a loved one (including myself) being betrayed by someone they trusted.
(7) EXHILARATION- Watching my beloved Met’s win the 6th game of the World Series live.
(8) DESPAIR- Watching a project that I’ve worked on appear to fall apart from it’s seams.
(9) HOPE- Miraculously finding that seam to put that project back to life.
(10) LONELINESS- Sitting alone in the school cafeteria.
(11) POPULARITY- Receiving praise after a theatrical performane