I was abused by my neighbor as a child, and once it was exposed I struggled to express my feelings. I internalized my trauma and began acting out more and more. Eventually I sought escape through drugs that quickly evolved into a life of crime, violence and addiction. I didn’t see any hope of change. Hear how I finally found help and was given a new opportunity after most people had already written me off. Learn how I dared to open up about my childhood abuse and suppressed feelings to begin the long journey of turning my life around. This is my story.
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