City:  Durham, NC

Brain Injury: I was shot in the head during a drive-by shooting in 1997. The Lord helped me to recover after being shot.

Explanation of Mask: The yellow and black is a painting my Mother put on my walking cane. I need this after being shot in the head. Black on my lips represents aphasia. Hope signifies my survival as does the cross. My Mother’s prayers brought me back to life. The black hole represents the bullet that hit my head. In my free time, I like to talk, ‘get out’, and listen to music. I hope to find a new place to live.