Emilio and his mother live together, she is separated from his stepfather but they receive economic support. He has 3 older married brothers and his paternal father has another family in a different part of Mexico. He feels that he has an artistic gift and enjoys dancing, drawing, making figurines. He hopes that his schooling at Don Bosco will lead to graduation and the ability to study Physiotherapy. With a qualification he would like to move to Pachuca and work with his cousin.