Early Life and Influences

Growing up in the Bangor area of Maine, my early life was a mix of chaos and fleeting moments of peace. The backdrop of my childhood was often turbulent, marked by instability and the ever-present struggle for normalcy. These formative years, though challenging, laid the groundwork for the battles I would later face and the resilience I would need to overcome them.

My family, like many, had its share of struggles, and these struggles cast a long shadow. The influences around me were a complex tapestry of love and dysfunction, shaping my perceptions and planting seeds of both hope and despair. It was within this environment that the first whispers of addiction began to take root, subtly weaving themselves into the fabric of my young life.