Not all battles are fought and won on a battlefield. Some are fought behind closed doors by normal, everyday people. This is a story about my battle, my fight through the dark and treacherous terrain of my life. There were times I didn't think I'd make it through. There were moments I didn't think I'd find the strength to overcome, but overcoming even the worst of situations is possible. All you need to do is find yourself.
While the facts in this story are true, names have been changed to protect against identification.