Stories that Shaped Me with Avram Gonzales

E33: My Dad Almost Bled Out on Christmas Eve


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In Episode 33, Avram Gonzales shares a Christmas story that starts mischievous, turns intense, and ends with an unexpected lesson about curiosity, awareness, and timing.

As a kid, Avram mastered the art of secretly opening Christmas gifts—taking a trick from his mom and pushing it to the next level. Convinced he’d spotted the Diablo II expansion in his stocking, he carefully unwrapped it, installed it, swapped the discs, and played the game for weeks before Christmas ever arrived.

But on Christmas Eve, that late-night gaming session placed him in exactly the right spot at the right time.

A loud crash in the house led Avram to discover his dad seriously injured after falling and cutting his arm badly on shattered glass—bleeding enough that, had no one heard it, things could have ended very differently. Thanks to quick action, basic first aid skills, and being awake when it mattered, his dad was okay.

This episode blends humor and gravity, showing how curiosity and presence—sometimes born from mischievous intentions—can unexpectedly make all the difference.

A memorable holiday story about being nosy, being prepared, and how small moments can quietly change outcomes forever.

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Stories that Shaped Me with Avram GonzalesBy Avram Gonzales