“My Journey”
It’s been about 3½ to 4 years on this road — a long one, full of lessons I didn’t know I needed. When I first started probation, I was doing everything right. I wanted to prove myself, stay focused, and move forward. But life has a way of testing you.
When the divorce hit and my mental health started slipping, I wasn’t thinking straight. My mindset turned negative, and instead of facing my pain, I tried to run from it. I started doing things for the wrong reasons, making choices that only made things worse. I was just trying to survive — jumping through hoops, hiding the truth, and numbing myself with alcohol.
Then came the consequences — the PVs, the time in jail — and honestly, that’s what forced me to stop and look at myself. Going into treatment was the turning point. It gave me the tools I needed, not just to stay sober, but to rebuild my mindset, find peace, and learn how to live with purpose again.
This journey has been long, hard, and humbling — but it’s been worth every step. Every mistake, every setback, every lesson shaped me into the man I am today.
And as of today, I can finally say it…
I’m a free man.
No paper. No chains. Nothing holding me down.
Just me — standing tall, grateful, and ready for whatever comes next
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