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“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin’s tragic childhood molded her into the strong person she is today.

Additionally, the man who stabbed her uncle never faced any consequences for his actions.

Sunny Hostin talking at an event

“I remember being in law school thinking, ‘I want to be a prosecutor.

I don’t want to be a defense attorney.

“And as a journalist, I wanted to give voice to the voiceless.

Sunny Hostin and Emmanuel Hostin posing for photos

I wanted to tell those stories.”

As a result, she studied journalism and later earned her law degree too.

The former prosecutor thanked each of them personally.

Sunny Hostin and Emmanuel Hostin posing for photos

“But all of a sudden, people remembered my name.

I got called back over and over again.”

The choice also had long-term negative consequences for her career.

Sunny Hostin posing for photos

But her problems still persisted.

He’s this big ball of love, and he’s like, ‘Me?'”

And I’m a mess, I’m in grief," (viaPeople).

Sunny Hostin talking at an event

Sunny Hostin and Gabe Hostin pushing a box