Children Are A Product Of Their Environment

Richard Cabral's journey from the streets of East Los Angeles to becoming an influential speaker, actor, and criminal justice advocate is a story of overcoming immense obstacles.
Growing up in a community where gangs were a part of the fabric of everyday life, Richard faced challenges that many could not imagine. His early exposure to violence and incarceration at just 13 years old could have defined his future.
But it's not just about where you start; it's about where you're going. Richard's story is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit to transcend circumstances and rewrite destiny. Like the transformative programs offered by The Last Mile, Richard's life underscores the importance of mentorship, education, and the opportunity for a second chance. Let's embrace the power of change and support initiatives that offer hope and a new path forward.
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[@Benji17175]

Truth. It’s important to have this level of self-awareness and hope someone is brave enough to break the cycle.

[@coolestguyinusa1]

Yes!! Your right on the target. To everyone seeing this comment, the sooner you take accountability for your wrong doings by hanging out with the wrong crowd the quicker you will break the cycle. At the end of the day you must break the cycle of the street life. Its glory and entertainment is not worth the risks. Please do yourself and your loved ones a favor and become someone the youth can look up to!!

[@sevenempestfxntoolsoad3183]

This man is on to the change we all need in our unique and tailored ways

[@gsouldies2099]

So much truth. Even though he from LA and I’m from Santa Clara. He’s from the South and I’m from the North both our story’s are still the same. Gente divided but in the struggle we still see the same chaos.

[@thewallflower7483]

This guy is inspirational

[@TimothyDilley]

Legend in the making right there.

[@imj323]

Kind of sounds like my life only. The thing is, my mom left me at age 11, and my dad kicked me out of the house at age 13 in 1993. My uncles were gang members in South Central LA on the Eastside. I was homeless, living in the varrio doing the gang bang thing for a year before my moms brother found me and took me to live 200 miles from LA now im 43 living a good life with my wife and kids raising them better then I was and giving them what I never had a happy home with lots of love

[@hdfjg]

what state did you move

[@goldenstatew2399]

Bless u brother

[@RR_85]

Absolutely that alcohol will destroy any family. I went through as a kid with my father and it was horrible however it taught me what I never want to become.

[@coreyphillips2123]

All the hurt and the pain that you go through is what makes you a wonderful and amazing person that you are today. Don't let them make you forget that. 💯

[@user-le2ef5me6p]

Continue to share your changing lives bro, Your the voice right now for our youngsters.

[@shannongeorgiapeach76]

What's great is your knowledge and being able to be healthy to break the cycle for your children. That is a huge accomplishment 👏

[@JuanCarrillo-oq6tm]

I love how he speaks knowledge with so much passion.

[@reeniecostillo2565]

Sad but true Alcohol has broken my kids by their alcoholic father .I'm happy I left their father .left that life .we survived and are going strong ..❤

[@jonathanayala8887]

Don't blame the father

[@user-li1xr4xo2f]

We migrated in south Texas border . With no chance at life , we were planted to sell drugs , n become drug smugglers .. we as immigrant kids .. became a part of a life style that we couldn’t get away from for a long time

[@familiamusic8161]

Am proud of this guy he came along way if you hear his vocabulary now from before this guy has my shirt a lot

[@aishatara2713]

Your breaking the chains Generational trauma and choices Well done❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JoseGomez-lh3sg]

You have to break the cycle

[@AlbertOzz-jm8zh]

He did!!!

[@danieljoyce4844]

I got locked up when I was 14.. being a state kid ..I was so angry and lost looking for my place in life I didn't find that until a few years ago I'm 43 now never give up you to can find your place in life

[@sherymathes]

Yes it is a story of many sadly

[@chris22186]

You guys have such a beautiful program here. You have a new subscriber. Thank you.

[@jakedavila4468]

Preach carnal! Let's all break the cycle!

[@aishatara2713]

The change HAS TO START INSIDE OF ONES SELF

[@CarmenMartinez-us8tn]

Sad but true ❤❤❤

[@miketrevino3875]

This actor is a awesome actor he did very well for being in his situation 👏 I applaud him 😊

[@flexr642]

The guy turned into Cruz from Blood in Blood Out 😂

[@cristymoreno2182]

He is on point

[@SteveIglesias]

Good thing there isn't any gangs anymore thank God it was crazy back then.

[@dannykim6218]

He ain't lying my family is a broken family due to an abuse alcoholic is no joke ,they wake and wanna cause trouble no apparent reason ,it's suck

[@swedcrew]

Youre a g my brother much love and respect to you

[@stacywillis9942]

Big Facts OG....I love your passion for change 💯

[@claudiajones356]

God bless you sir

[@xxlazylamaxx8378]

He explained my life too

[@LegBreakMMA]

Love this guy

[@robhtp3817]

I’m 3rd generation Chicano from Boyle Heights ELA, and my father raised me NOT TO BE LIKE HIM. He’d call me from prison on report card day and make sure I was aware that if my grades weren’t better when he got out, it would be my ass! It was normal grew up thinking that when you go to a family party or any party, you drank & got drunk. I’m making sure my kids know that Dad doesn’t have to drink at parties. When I do it’s maybe 1-2 beers and sometimes nothing at all. As a parent it’s up to us to set the example and set the tone!!!

[@christoph1385]

TRUTH!

[@THENORTHTXWELDER]

Yeah bro that’s crazy different states away as a kid went through a lot of the same things but my dad is the one that would hurt me but my kids they will never know that pain

[@lisagormley8885]

Your story is really a success story because you are resilient and inspiring blessed be ✨💖✨

[@giavonnaramirez]

Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he grows older he will not abandon it.

[@briantneary2248]

It destroyed mine. ,🍀

[@nil2thebrain]

Good reaching out-it appears as aggravatation-but he is all positive intentions- 💪

[@mina031788]

When you talk I don't feel alone ❤

[@neillynnez342]

Break the cycle...remake the way. Leave alcohol on the shelf..let the ego and pride go. Live peaceful

[@Mooch-ox8ex]

With Jesus you can break all generational curses. As soon as i came to know Him i was unshackled. But i wont lie, from time to time I'd allow the shackles back on me, but it doesnt have to be there. You are either in bondage because you dont know the Lord, rejected the Lord, or because you're slow like that

[@RayJohn-wu9lg]

This dude is actually a pretty dope rapper too he's on songs with million views on KZbin

[@samanthagutierrez35]

He was on an episode of law and order svu too, so guess he’s an actor too

[@kI-cq5xq]

@@samanthagutierrez35he came on Mayans but he also played in a lot of other movies

[@Fadeinwow]

I understand it's a struggle, but it's still a choice. Many have been in the same situation and not choose gangs. Some people become drunks because their father was a drunk, others don't drink at all because their father was a drunk. It's all about choices man.

[@fernandotrujillo4986]

🙏

[@heathdubbiosi6566]

I felt this shit

[@joserecendiz4842]

This foos voice changed thru out the years man how he talked and his body movement. Like he changed for the good I guess cuzz y'all watch his old interviews how he talked and body movement of curious y'all check it out man fr thou y'all will trip out. 💯

[@freedomisbrightestindungeons]

It’s culture Not all cultures are the same quality Look at 1950s LA Low crime Great communities

[@00SingleSeven]

Poverty will destory ang relationships. Never turn your child away if he or she is asking for support.

[@CannaGro81]

Alcohol destroys everything around it!

[@077533]

Father's father was alcoholic, so my fate was one. Then mom started drinking.. she said you can't beat him, so she joined him. When they stopped drinking years later their lives got better

[@usaintltrade]

KNOWLEDGE THAT YOU CAN'T GET IN COLLAGE 😊

[@IvanCruz-my8fy]

Right

[@LaRiata624]

Upbringing not culture

[@dominics7565]

That’s true shit man. I seen alcohol F ppl lives up.

[@_2315_]

🐐

[@jg9281]

Vato needs a hug.

[@kaisal7528]

Broken home

[@mc9138mc]

He's not wrong..this brotha is strong..God bless him and his sons

[@doroteoanastasia1502]

He meant MONTEBELLO guys jaja

[@brookave170]

💯💯

[@m.villagrana9677]

All BS bro. I grew up I'm the valley with migrant parents. My parents had less opportunities and knew even less than cholos who were already 1st or 2nd generation. I grew up a poor Mexican as well, surrounded by gangs and violence. We all know what's right and what's wrong bro. You could have chosen the right path at 13 too. Like I did. I'm glad to see you finally grew to take care of your family.

[@Smann510]

They did him dirty in Mayans

[@LIMITEDXZForever]

Richard

[@562_wizardk]

This homie a gangster Serio

[@jackjack4412]

The genetics for that nose are absolutely crazy. Like... mother nature... why!?

[@LIMITEDXZForever]

MY DAD IS JOSE SANTOS ARELLANO

[@islandrepublic9166]

You can be sensitive if you want BUT when the demo says minorities are prevalent in the penitentiary system thats because of their Mentorship. Its a never ending cycle. Sure you got your caucasians but blacks and latinos dominate the system specially in California. I for one could have easily followed this path since my buddies where all in this lifestyle but i deviated from them soon as high school ended to pursue a career in the corporate world and when I looked back why i did not end up like my friends I could only think about my parents both of them where always there for me even though i use to come hime at 4-5 am in the morning and sometimes did not follow their rules. It makes all the difference.

[@mikrod9157]

This the dude from end of watch?

[@nickruiz1571]

this mf is a literal alien. like not from Mexico...from outer space.

[@fernandotrujillo4986]

AMOR BROTHER

[@alkey7266]

This is danny trejo in his younger days

[@magico5314]

This dude's hood name is EL niño Lloron

[@delvinbonilla7618]

It's Carlos and he's loco

[@bryanpinto4051]

carpenters, plumbers, roofers.... not gangsters

[@toomuchdoe6229]

He back tweaking frfr

[@cesarG817]

He needs to get out of cali lol

[@sonnybono3433]

Russ big brother

[@user-yv3tf6ui1o]

Ahhh

[@benitojuarez4760]

DMn sipping king cobras

[@DRaye-143]

What's his name?

[@ltalien3296]

Why you crying you made it out Oh no you still live in the hood Smh

[@user-eq5kt6zr7h]

Victim card is hell of a drug

[@jackjack4412]

Literally changes brain structure. That's the point of professional therapy.

[@RichardHernandez-mq4kw]

it's not so much about playing a "victim" or "making excuses" it's about learning to see what actually happened. Because most of us believe it was our fault and we thought we weren't good enough. We had accepted it as the truth, the only truth we knew. It's a process to grow and change and know and accept what actually happened and not just run away and hide. It may not be your life, but it's ours. We don't all come from happy loving homes, we don't all grow up the same, having access to the same opportunities. By hating all you do is create divide and separation between us. It's called healing bro. You can't learn to smile and love yourself unless you look at the things that hurt you.

[@GlassellPark]

IS THIS LEFTY GUNPLAYS RELATIVE?

[@caballosgt5271]

My boy done to much ayahuasca

[@alejandrogarcia8505]

What happen to russ

[@SlimAlll-mj2tj]

Mann😢I see my self a lot in this vato

[@SGVeddie]

This dude a j cat

[@ta4760]

This dude is forever crying about something. I did 2 terms mainline, paroled 8 years ago now. And rarely speak of how I grew up or incarceration ( now is an exception due to explaining) at some point you have to realize that not you anymore and stop whining about what happened to you and your family and just grow out of it

[@almartinez523]

So it’s your families fault right not the systems fault your parents and your grandparents. ?

[@the1truth420]

Illegally immigrated. Not migration. You are not a bird

[@jayes460]

He talks like no1 has the story he has

[@deegee2717]

Cut it out...your from montebellotake responsibility for your actions

[@MrStompingshadow]

😂

[@lauriblanco3462]

This is why rap is so dangerous!!!!!

[@jd32k]

Crack

[@yaboip]

😂😂😂

[@emmanuelpacheco-de9ni]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 a que cultura se referirá

[@simonramos485]

he looks like he is back on meth.., 🙋🤦🤷 but at least he stopped drinking...

[@hectorsoto7286]

Tweaker