Clared Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 As a second-generation Cambodian-American who has lived in Vespucci Canals since childhood, he has witnessed the harsh realities of living there, despite its visually appealing canals and grand homes. The area has been plagued by poverty and violence. Jayden's mother was a child during the Cambodian war, forced to flee with her mother to escape the violence. Unfortunately, Jayden's grandmother passed away when his mother was still very young, making it difficult for her to balance work, studies, and caring for Jayden as a single mother. As a result, Jayden rarely saw his mother in a positive light, as she was often stressed, complaining, and taking her frustrations out on him due to his father's absence. Feeling trapped, Jayden would escape the house as often as possible, spending time with local kids in the area and eventually forming their own crew. Initially, they simply represented TRS at school, but they soon progressed to tagging, and eventually tag-banging, which caused a host of new issues. Nowadays, Jayden's mother has little authority over him. He habitually disobeys her and continues to sneak out of the house whenever he pleases. TRS has become a major focus for him, and he has even ventured into new avenues to generate income for himself and his mother. His attendance at school has dwindled, and he engages in more physical altercations than ever before. 3 Link to comment
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