Individual Timeline-Troyce Shelton

  • I was born

    I was born in Scottsdale,AZ. Vietnam was coming to an end.
  • Moved to California

    My mom moved to California with one of my older sister's and myself, to get away from an abusive marriage, In August of 1977 Elvis Presely died of an overdose.
  • Tysha was born.

    My first born niece was born.
  • Kindergarten

    I was held back in Kindergarten due to speach problems.
  • Brandy was born

    Brandy, my niece was born and had to stay in the hospital due to her cord being wrapped around her neck.
  • My grandpa passed away.

    My grandpa passed away.
  • Moved from private to public school

    In 1986, my mom could no longer afford private school so she sent me to public school; I thought it was the end of the world. Ronald Reagan was president and he made a Brady Bill law due to the attempt assassination.
  • Graduated

    I graduated from elementary school.
  • Dad comes to California

    This is the first time that I've seen my dad since I was 8 years old. He olny stayed for 20 mintues and that was the last time I saw him until the day of his funeral.
  • Hospitalized

    I was hospitalized for dehydration.
  • Middle Graduation

    I didn't get to graduate with my classmates.
  • Best Friend dieds

    My best Braulio was murdered.
  • Driver's Licences

    The same day I side swiped a truck (by the way it was my mom's car) trying to be cool in front of my friends.
  • Dad dies

    My dad is murdered in Indiana.
  • High School Graduation

    I almost didn't graduate high school due to all the gang violence that was occuring; my mom was afraid to allow me to go and for that I missed a lot of school. California had the Northridge Earthquake of a 6.7.
  • Breana Marie

    Breana Marie
    My first daughter was born and I almost losted her. She was born 2 months to early. She was in the hospital for almost 3 weeks and only weighted 3lbs and 10oz. The rapper Tupac was shot on September 7th and later died September 9th.
  • My grandfather passed away

    My grandpa passed away due to his health.
  • Car accident

    Our car flipped over an embankment; my sister, mom, niece, nephew, daughter, and myself were in the car. My daughter died twice on the way to the hospital and was revived both times.
  • Grandma

    My maternal grandma passes away.
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    Baby Losses

    I have losted 3 babies to miscarriages
  • My sister passed

    My sister Michelle passed away at the age of 41 due to Cancer. This was a hard death for me.
  • Grandma Ruth

    My paternal grandma dies.
  • A'liviah Denise

    A'liviah Denise
    My second daughter is born and boy is she a blessing!!!