Former NFL Pro | Author | CEO | Servant with a Mic | Mentor | INSPIRING athletes to live COURAGEOUSLY | Born in the HOOD⛓️ Reaching the WORLD 🌎
#KeepTheChange
This was supposed to be the last photo taken of me before my suicide at 14 years old. Nobody knew that within 48 hours I would have a gun in my mouth ready to end all the pain. 22 years ago today, instead of me squeezing that trigger, God grabbed my hand, and has NEVER LET ME GO.
24hrs after this photo this 14 year old kid used that pencil to write his suicide letter. 48hrs after this photo he had a gun in his mouth ready to end all the pain. 24+ years after this photo I’m here to tell the world 🗣Every storm runs out of rain‼️
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
💔 My COACH died today. The LEGEND Howard Schnellenberger, offered me a full scholarship 20 years ago and forever changed the trajectory of my life. Thank You for getting me out of the hood and teaching me TRUE GRIT coach.
#Schnelly
#RIP
🗣️ TRUE STORY: 48 hours after this photo, this 14 year old kid had a gun in his mouth and was prepared to end it all. In fact, he used that same pencil to write his suicide letter. He had been abused. He was hungry, hurting, angry, and lost. He felt hopeless and helpless. God…
My Grandaddy taught me how to Pray, Hunt, Fish, Drive, Work, Protect, Forgive and Be Grateful. While the toughest/bravest man I know, he also was the first man I ever saw cry. He gave me my first chance to speak and afterwards told me God gave me a gift for the world. RIP
#MyHero