· By Gilbert Acevedo III
Tyrell's Story
MEET TYRELL,
It’s not easy to leave the life.
It’s even harder to leave your family behind when they’re still in it.
But Tyrell knows it’s necessary.
He’s ready for something different.
Something real.
His first bold step?
Baptism.
Not as a performance.
Not as a quick fix.
But as a declaration.
Tyrell said, “I’m willing to make the choices. I’m willing to trust God. But I need y’all help.”
That’s honesty.
That’s courage.
That’s the beginning of change.
At Modern Abolition, we believe no one should walk this road alone.
When youth like Tyrell step into new life, we step in with them—
With mentors.
With prayer.
With community.
With practical tools for the journey ahead.
Baptism is the starting point of a whole new story.
This is what discipleship looks like.
This is why presence matters.
*Name & photo have been changed to protect privacy.