Becoming The Man I Am

Before I was born, a warrior spirit awakened from the depths of my soul. Throughout my life, this spirit refused to be broken by the darkness that constantly threatened to destroy me.

Surviving abandonment, abuse, and rejection as a child in foster care was not easy. The scars that were left behind were deep and invisible, affecting me as I navigated through adulthood. Despite these challenges, I remain determined to create the life that I have always dreamed of.

Through mountains of hope and rivers of forgiveness, I found healing in my brokenness, strength in my struggle, and self-love during loneliness. I stumbled but never crumbled. With gratitude for every day of my life, now I dance under the stars at night and wake up with angels in the morning.

Addiction isn't about alcohol and drugs. It's the absence of self, the hole in your soul. When you're empty inside, you can't love. Recovery heals that hole with honesty and hard work.

I was entangled in the grip of addiction, causing immense pain and devastation to those around me. Addiction consumes everything in its path, leaving a trail of destruction and shattered lives. Therapy, self-reflection, and active participation in recovery programs set me on the path to healing. It has been a challenging journey, but one that has helped me rediscover the person I am. 

 You may have moments when you doubt your worth and feel like you'll never be happy again. But even during difficult times, we can find beauty in our lives. We can discover strength in our vulnerabilities, resilience in our hearts, and the courage to reflect, regain, heal, and rebuild. By embracing healing, self-discovery, and personal growth, we can create a new life filled with hope, happiness, and a stronger sense of who we are. 

When we better understand ourselves and the hidden prison that confines us, we learn to transform hopelessness into hope. "Emmy Award Winning author Shane Salter, truly makes hope come alive." 

-Hillary Clinton