Meet Brad Papez a phenomenal college athlete who discovered acceptance and identity through football, while fighting to overcome the challenges and insecurities of lifelong dyslexia. Meet @brad_papez50 a phenomenal high school and college athlete who discovered acceptance and identity through football, while fighting to overcome the challenges and insecurities of lifelong dyslexia. A devastating injury sparked a crisis in his identity and relentless physical pain that locked Brad in a free fall of prescription drug addiction. Yet even through the darkest depths of suicidal thoughts, God kept pursuing. Now, at 26, Brad's long journey of profound transformation—from the spiral of addiction and believing his life was a mistake , to sharing the life-saving message of Jesus with the world—is a an inspiring example of the power of hope. His words shine brightly, proving that even in our darkest moments, there is a path to redemption and new purpose.