I've been in this journey we call life for about 32 years trying to figure out how to be a better father, a better leader at work and simply become a better person at life in general. Like many, I have a humble story coming from a family of catholic values with parents that loved me greatly. My Father is the hardest working man i've ever known in my life, and to this day... i hope to one day measure up to him.
I remember my father spontaneously waking us up @4am to go yard sale shopping in Irvine, CA or even to go visit our family up in Fresno for the weekend. Sometimes he would simply wake us up early to get ready for breakfast as a family or head out to San Pedro and take in on a delicious tray of shrimp, garlic bread and crabs legs. Life was always great.
My mother? Well.. she was the first person to ever get me to believe anything i wanted to accomplish was possible. She made every party & holiday a memorable one. Always going above and beyond and handcrafting as a family decorations to help my father save money we didn't have. She was and continues to be the foundation of our family. Fast forward years later to now.. it's difficult to comprehend why i began hating holidays, parties and social events all together.
In my wildest dreams i never imagined i'd battle PTSD, Depression & Anxiety all at once. In this book, i aim to share key moments that led to this mental struggle, how i overcame those moments and how i'm coping today.
My hope is that this book resonates with you, showing you're not alone in feeling surrounded by love yet still lonely. I also understand the conflicting desires for company and solidarity at the top of each hour. We're all human fighting our own demons and carrying our own trauma. The hardest part? Trauma doesn't have a quick fix. It's about learning to recognize your triggers, manage your emotions and calm the mind. I hope you're ready.
