I Got Robbed at 12… and My Uncle Made Me Get My Money Back

“Back in my day, things were different…”

I was just a kid — 12 years old — with $20 in my hand (a fortune back then!).

I got jumped. They took it.

But my uncle? He didn’t let it slide.

He walked me right back to the spot and told me to get it back myself.

I was scared… but I did it.

And that day? I learned something school never teaches.

✅ Accountability

✅ Courage

✅ The power of facing your fears

Today, we shelter kids from consequences.

Back then? We built character.

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