The result is a kind of immunity to violence and its effects. For the kids on the paramilitary estates, it is just a way of life. You know it's being run by paramilitaries. He now lives in a quieter area of Belfast, but is not entirely happy. Despite its problems, he misses Shankill.
People walk their dog to make sure no-one's throwing stones.
All my friends were in Shankill. Now there's hardly any people my age. I know that's bad, but I'm so used to it. There's a greater community link down there in Shankill. Up where I live now everyone keeps themselves to themselves.