Mastering self, first time using substances, completing hard work and the pleasure after the struggle of trying to write my memoir

Details how Army life affected ny psyche and how deployment pushed me to my drinking career

Molestation as a victim and perpetrator. Childhood Sexual Trauma

Going to A. A Alcoholic Anonymous. Struggling to remain sober. Trying Crystal Meth

I met a guy named Evan who revealed insecurities in me regarding self-worth, success, self-confidence and was lead to a christian church First Corinthians Baptist Church. This church was the start of my spiritual awakening.

My drinking problem leading to blacking out and still going to A.A meetings and the convention of sponsorship

My struggles with believing in my leadership abilities in the Army. This brought questions about self-worth, authority and believing in myself. Also deals with traumas on sexual abuse an sexual harassment that circulated around my life

Drinking problems, family problems, perception problems. Problem after problem after problem arising in my life and navigating A. A molestation, and down-low hookups with crackheads

Introduced to spiritual West African IFA healer and recognizing my drinking habits is a result of family trauma. Early gay sex lifestyle and the dysfunction of navigating Down Low men

There was an arrest that lead to me being charged but it was a blessing in disguise an unfolding revelation that forced me into the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous