THIS IS AN ARCHIVE NOW

“attended 12 different schools, including alternative programs for troubled teens” “i burned a lot of bridges” “i was out of control” “i had a serious problem” “could die” “i did the stint but then went back to doing exactly what i left off doing” “the crystallizing event” “i stole a significant amount of money from a family member” “i knew i was going to get caught, but I was so desperate I didn’t care” “it was a cry for help” “Yeah, it was me” “it was the first honorable, truthful thing that had come out of my mouth in years” “i was done fighting myself” “i finally said, i’m gonna start looking at my life and figure out why I’m doing this”