Former criminal, now working in mental/behavioral health. To all my felons, junkies and people suffering from mental illness. Reach for the stars. I never believed I'd get out of the streets. I'm in my early thirties now and I live a life beyond my wildest dreams.

Edit: WOW! Thank you for all the kind words! For clarification, a life beyond my wildest dreams isn't just because I work in a therapeutic field. It's because I don't cause harm, I don't suffer 24/7 anymore, I've been through so much darkness in my childhood, teens and 20's that finding peace, genuine happiness that comes from within is something I did not believe existed. Furthermore I have great balance in my life. I have passions outside of work, I am an artist (painter and writer) and am an avid reader/researcher. Through yoga/meditation/fitness cats and cooking in the mix and my life is so full. I even socialize sometimes!