Born as a first-generation immigrant to refugee parents, challenges accompanied my life’s journey from an early age. While raised in a caring environment, the presence of alcohol abuse by my father shrouded our household in darkness. Determined to break the cycle, I always vowed to be a different man. I found love, became a devoted husband and father, striving to be the best version of those two things.

The year 2021 brought a seismic shift to our family as we lost my wife to cancer, altering our lives forever. Following her loss, I found a sense of solace in alcohol, embarking on an 18-month struggle to regain my identity. As I near the end of this arduous battle, I invite you to witness my journey towards getting back to being the best version of myself.