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He was 19 years old when he became a father. Being locked up
affected his relationship with his children. Armstrong could
rarely find anyone to bring his kids to visit him, so there
was a lot of distance that was created in their
relationships. Upon his release, he faced difficulties
navigating the relationship with his kids and everyone
getting used to him being home.
Armstrong found out about Brothers United through some
people he knew and decided to join to change his life
around.
“Right when I joined, I got a job. I was only getting two to
three hours of sleep, but wanted to complete the group.”
Armstrong expressed that Brothers United gave him a
brotherhood and helped him become more focused in life.
Through the program, he learned how to think about others,
control his reactions, and be there for his kids no matter
what was going on.
Life after Brothers United has been good. Mr. Armstrong has
been at his job for over three years and works as the
back-up leader for every shift. He also started his own
business and sells dinners through his non-profit “Thankful
Lane Hibachi.” He is currently working on a book and a movie
about his life. His relationship with his kids is good and
he gets to see them all without any problems.
“Brothers United gave me a plan to set my goals and achieve
them. It was like a step ladder. It helped me think about my
actions and how they affect me and my children.”
If you are
interested in joining The Brothers United Program or have
someone you want to refer : Call us at (4199) 279-6297 or
www.pathwaytoledo.org
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