Bernice Grisby experienced being shot at age nine while playing on the swings, suffering injury but surviving due to her arm's positioning. At 15, she was shot again, leading to chronic pain and hardships including homelessness and personal losses. These experiences motivated her to support Oakland youth, culminating in her role at the East Bay Asian Youth Center. As a life coach, she provides wrap-around support to youth, helping with family mediation, and essential resources while actively participating in their lives.
Bernice Grisby was 9 when she was first shot while playing. The bullet fragments could have fatally harmed her had her arm not been gripping the swing.
By 15, Grisby faced another shooting, resulting in a chronic injury. Her challenging life experiences, including homelessness and loss, have driven her to support youth in similar situations.
Since 2015, Grisby has worked at the East Bay Asian Youth Center, transitioning from a volunteer to a life coach, providing critical support to at-risk youth.
Grisby's approach involves building relationships with youth impacted by violence, helping them navigate difficult family scenarios, and providing essential resources like clothing and food.
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