Growing up in Las Vegas NV, my childhood was a mix of love and chaos. I found myself drawn to the streets and the gang life. At 17, I started using PCP, and by my 20s, I had moved on to Meth. The drugs were a way to numb the pain and forget the struggles. I went to residential treatment program for men. I spent 90 days there, learning to rebuild my life with new tools and a fresh perspective. Now with 10 years clean Today, I am a husband, a father to 12 wonderful kids, and a grandfather to 8 beautiful grandchildren. My motto is simple: “fear no man but God.” It’s a reminder of the strength and courage it took to turn my life around.