I come from a background that wasn't always clean or easy, but I definitely made it harder for my future self. For years, I was caught up in street life, addiction, and self-destruction-making choices that nearly cost me everything. I lived fast, trusted no one, and thought pain was just a part of survival. But hitting rock bottom forced me to face myself. Through recovery, I've learned accountability, healing, and growth. I've transformed my life from chaos and thuggery to purpose and peace. Today, I'm in school for Human and Social Services, using everything I've been through to help others find their way out too. I don't run from my past-I use it. Because if I made it out, someone else can too.