Elvira K. Gonzalez, a talented author from Laredo, Texas, shares her powerful memoir, 'Hurdles in the Dark.' She recounts her tumultuous childhood, detailing her mother’s kidnapping and her own time in juvenile detention. Gonzalez discusses the beauty and challenges of her upbringing, highlighting the resilience that helped her navigate those dark times. She also candidly addresses the complexities of her experiences in athletics, including the difficult dynamics with coach-athlete relationships, and advocates for protecting young athletes from abuse.
