I lost my dad in a traumatic incident when I was young, and had to grow up quickly. In an effort to survive I suppressed my emotions and started acting out, seeking other ways to fill the black hole inside of me. This escalated into a life of drugs, crime, and other destructive patterns, to the point where I saw no reasons for living. See how I got unexpected help from my mother when I needed it most. Learn how I realized I had to open up about my traumas and face them head on to be able to move forward.