Down These Streets Alone

A man shaped by dysfunction, childhood abuse, racism, and abandonment struggles to understand himself and the world around him. These experiences mold Hakeem Lewis's perceptions of reality, influencing both destructive choices and moments of clarity as he navigates adulthood.

As unresolved trauma drives patterns of addiction, reckless behavior, and emotional isolation, Hakeem is forced to confront the limits of his coping strategies. His attempts to escape the weight of the past offer temporary relief but ultimately expose deeper wounds that demand accountability, reflection, and change.

Down These Streets Alone is a contemporary African American urban novel blending psychological insight with spiritual exploration, examining how trauma shapes identity—and whether healing is possible when truth can no longer be avoided.