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people who were causing the situation for me and her, were doing this. I couldn’t believe it either. These two hateful people changed our lives forever and my kid’s lives, as well. Even though I'm going through this situation and my mother is in a rehabilitation center, I'm still hopeful and optimistic. It’s times like this when you know who your true family members and friends are, but mostly who you are. I've met so many positive people in my life, who have helped me get clarity over the whole situation and I'm thankful for that. In life, there will always be negative people. That's just how the world works. It's up to you to overshadow them with positive people. Thank you for hearing my story. I wish all the readers who are reading this article good luck and success in everything that you do and God bless you.

Q: What has been your biggest challenges in life and how have you dealt with them?

A: My biggest challenges I had to overcome in my life and I am still trying to overcome was losing the fatherly rights that I had for my two kids; going to jail three times for being falsely accused by vindictive people that used to be close to me, who wrote fictitious reports about me because they couldn't understand my success nor my achievements; spending a few months in men’s shelters; my mother having a massive stroke in a courthouse. I deal with my situations by keeping faith in God, through the moral support and love from my family and friends and surrounding myself with positive people and knowing that there is a light at the end of this tunnel. Things and situations do not last forever.

Q: Are you currently involved in any charitable organizations or how do you give back to the community?

A: I often donate to and volunteer at local soup kitchens in my area. And I gave a few inspirational speeches to educational institutions, such as Friends of Crown Heights, formerly Willowhaven. I feel that my job also allows me to give back to the community. As an asbestos engineer, I’m responsible for the removal of toxic contaminants which affect the air inside and around commercial and residential infrastructures. I love what I do because I know I'm doing something which benefits people, now, and the future generations to come.

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Q: Give our readers some inspirational words to take with them for the future.

A: Believe in yourself, have faith, be the light in the dark, surround yourself with positivity. I will leave you with A few quotes: "Think with your mind not with your emotions", Nelson Mandela. "Don't ask what your country can do for you, but what you could do for your country" John F Kennedy. "A lot of good things can happen when great minds think alike." Opera Winfrey. Also, always have love for your fellow man and please believe that no one will believe in you, if you do not believe in yourself. Thank you and God bless!

THE RONY MACEAN story (continued...)

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