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How long do you think we can keep this up, Kenny?" Mom's voice wavered slightly, a mix of frustration and worry.

Kenny sighed, the sound heavy with exhaustion. "I don't know, Pattie. Bethlehem Steel's cutting shifts again. They're saying layoffs are unavoidable. I'm lucky I've held on this long, but it's not looking good. The economy's just..." His voice trailed off.

I edged closer to the kitchen, curious but cautious.

Mom pressed him. "It's the whole country, isn't it? First, the oil crisis, and now inflation's out of control. Everything costs more, but pay's barely enough to scrape by."

"Yeah," Kenny replied, his voice tightening. "The oil embargo hit everyone hard, but it's worse now. Factories are shutting down all over, and steel isn't in demand like it used to be. These politicians talk about recovery, but what about families like us? If Bethlehem Steel closes for good, we're done."

There was a long pause, and then Mom spoke again. "If it comes to that, we'll figure something out. I've already picked up shifts at the diner on weekends, and Gloria's offered to watch the kids if I need more hours. We can't rely on just one job anymore."

"I've been looking," Kenny said quietly. "Louie's Auto Shop hiring for machinist It's not much, but it's something."

Mom sounded surprised. "You're serious? Kenny, you've been at Bethlehem Steel for 15 years. You're a skilled machinist!"

"And that doesn't mean much when the orders stop coming," Kenny said, his voice sharp but tinged with defeat. "I've got to swallow my pride, Pattie. I'll take what I can get."

They fell silent for a moment, and I crept back to the living room, my chest heavy with confusion. The idea of Dad working somewhere other than the steel plant felt strange, almost wrong.

The conversation between Mom and Dad wasn't just about them—it was about what everyone was going through in the 1970s. The oil embargo of 1973 had sent gas prices skyrocketing, causing a ripple effect across the entire economy. Inflation soared, unemployment rose, and industries like manufacturing were hit especially hard. Factories closed, entire towns suffered, and people like Dad—who had stable, blue-collar jobs—were left scrambling to find new ways to support their families.

By the late '70s, multinational corporations began outsourcing jobs, and automation was replacing manual labor in many industries. For families like ours, this meant adjusting to a new reality where working multiple jobs became the norm.

Later that night, I saw Dad sitting on the porch, staring out into the dark street. I stepped outside and sat next to him.

"You okay, Dad?" I asked, looking up at him.

He nodded slowly. "Yeah, Pac. Just... thinking."

"About the steel plant?" I ventured.

He glanced at me, surprised but not upset. "You heard, huh?"

I nodded.

"Don't worry, kid," he said, putting a hand on my shoulder. "We're gonna get through this. Just means we gotta work a little harder, that's all."

I didn't say anything, but in that moment, I promised myself that one day, I'd do something big—something to help my family, my friends, and anyone struggling like we were. Like my dad RZA dad also fired from auto factory.

In the background, Mom hummed a tune from the kitchen, and Sekyiwa toddled around, mimicking kung fu moves again. Even in tough times, there was always a little laughter and love to hold us together.

After weeks of exploring the neighborhood, RZA and I finally came across an abandoned factory on the outskirts of town. It was hidden behind overgrown weeds and piles of scrap, the kind of place nobody paid attention to anymore. The structure was crumbling, with rusted metal doors hanging off their hinges, and the windows shattered long ago. To most people, it was an eyesore. To us, it was a goldmine of potential.

"This could be it," I said, stepping cautiously over debris. "Plenty of space, high ceilings. We could make it work."

RZA nodded, scanning the interior. "Yeah, with the right people helping us, this could be something special."

The first person we talked to was James, the basketball captain and local artist. "You're telling me you want to turn this into a gym?" he asked, his face a mix of skepticism and excitement.

"Yeah," I replied. "We need your graffiti skills. These walls could look amazing with your work."

James grinned. "Say no more. I'm in. Just let me know when to bring the spray cans."

Next, RZA brought the idea to his older brothers. Despite their tough reputation as gang members, they were surprisingly supportive when RZA explained the plan.

"You want to make a gym in that old factory?" Melvin, one of his brothers, asked, raising an eyebrow. "I like it. Nobody's gonna mess with it once we're involved."

Tyrone, another brother, chimed in. "We'll help. You're family, and this is a good thing y'all are doing."

With their muscle and street smarts, they helped clear out the space, hauling out old equipment and junk. They also made it clear that the warehouse was under their protection—no punks would dare mess with our spot.

Clearing out the factory took days. We swept broken glass, removed rusted machinery, and patched up holes in the walls. The work was hard, but with everyone pitching in, the place started to look less like a ruin and more like the gym we imagined.

For weights, we had to get creative since buying professional equipment was out of the question. RZA's brothers showed us how to make weights out of cement. We used old buckets as molds, carefully measuring to make sure both sides were even. They weren't fancy, but they got the job done.

Tyrone brought industrial lights from a construction site he worked at, lighting up the gym perfectly. James got to work on the walls, transforming the dull concrete into a canvas of vivid graffiti. He painted dragons, tigers, and martial arts symbols, blending them with hip-hop designs. The result was stunning—a visual representation of everything we stood for.

RZA's oldest brother, Earl, who once dreamed of becoming a professional boxer, became our coach. His dream had been cut short by financial struggles, but his passion for the sport never died. "If I couldn't make it, at least I can help you two get strong," he said, dusting off his old boxing gloves.

Earl taught us the fundamentals of boxing: how to jab, how to keep our balance, how to read our opponent's moves. "Discipline is everything," he'd say. "You gotta push yourself, even when it hurts."

RZA and I sparred regularly. His strength and durability were incredible, but I had the edge in speed and flexibility. Most of our matches ended in ties, with both of us grinning and drenched in sweat. Earl loved watching us push each other to our limits.

One of RZA's brothers, who was always carrying a camera, started filming our training sessions. "Y'all got presence," he joked. "You'll thank me when you're famous."

He recorded everything—our sparring matches, our struggles with the homemade equipment, and even our playful trash talk. It felt weird at first, but over time, we got used to it.

The gym wasn't just a place to train—it became a sanctuary. After school, we'd head straight there, working out and practicing late into the night. It wasn't luxurious, but it was ours, built with hard work and a lot of heart.

Earl's story inspired us every day. "Life's tough," he'd remind us. "But if you work hard, you can build something great out of nothing. Just look at this place."

By the way if don't know has a large family with 10 siblings. He is the second youngest of 11 children, consisting of 7 brothers and 3 sisters.

The next chapter of my childhood is filled with music, movies, games, and, most memorably, comics. I'll never forget the day I'm introduced to them—it's a moment that sparks my imagination like nothing else.

It starts on a quiet Saturday afternoon. Mom finishes her shift at the diner and surprises me with a little bag she picks up from the thrift store. "Here," she says, handing it over with a tired smile. "Thought you might like this."

I open the bag and pull out a stack of old comic books. The one on top catches my eye immediately: The Amazing Spider-Man. The cover shows Spidey swinging through the city, dodging a villain's blast with ease. Something about the way he moves, the way he looks so free and fearless, grabs me instantly.

"What's this?" I ask, turning the book over in my hands.

"Comics," Mom replies. "I used to read a few when I was a kid. Thought you might like them."

I sit down on the couch and flip through the pages, my eyes wide as I take in the vibrant artwork and dramatic action. Spider-Man isn't just a hero—he's an underdog, a kid like me who deals with problems at home and school but still finds a way to make a difference. He isn't perfect, but he keeps going, no matter how hard things get. I connect with that.

The thrift store comics become my treasure. I find myself drawn to stories about underdogs, whether it's Peter Parker struggling to balance heroism with real-life responsibilities or other characters who face impossible odds.

Sometimes I sit on the porch and read for hours, losing myself in the adventures. When I'm not reading, I'm sketching my favorite characters in an old notebook, dreaming up my own stories and imagining what it'd be like to have powers of my own.

These comics aren't just entertainment—they're teaching me about resilience, creativity, and finding strength in the face of challenges. Spider-Man's motto, "With great power comes great responsibility," sticks with me. It's a lesson I carry with me, even now, shaping how I see the world and my place in it.

Author

By the this gym part I get inspired by the 50 cent because it you guys don't know he also opened his gym club as a kid. Guys comment more in this story to motivated me to write more chapter. Recently I don't have any motivation. So I will take some break for flew days.

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