VICEさんのインスタグラム写真 - (VICEInstagram)「“It’s not the life I wanted for him – it’s the life society gave him.” That’s how Assa, 68, from the French city of Lille, begins. Beneath Assa’s headscarf, thousands of worries plague her mind – all of them about her son, Samir, who’s been dealing drugs for the last 13 years. “For as long as I can remember, we haven’t had a moment’s respite, despite constant, daily efforts,” says Assa. She gestures towards a mountain of bills piling up on a corner table. “All of this – poverty, bills, outstanding debt… I know that’s what pushed my son into dealing, and it just breaks my heart.” Fatima, 70, is a neighbor and friend of Assa’s whose son Elias also deals drugs. Both originally from Morocco, Assa and Fatima have struggled to access housing and work in France. The two families are currently putting together a debt relief claim, which should help lighten the financial load on their families. But with no other job prospects in sight, Samir and Elias do not plan on quitting dealing for the time being – as much as their mothers disapprove. We spoke to them and their sons about what leads people to dealing drugs and risking arrest every day. Link in bio to keep reading.」11月8日 1時23分