"I felt as if my chains were broken, and I was set free." When William's mom died from a heroin overdose, his life spiraled out of control. Alcohol and drugs became his coping mechanisms as he acted out in high school due to the grief of her absence. But little did he know that this was only the beginning of his struggles. (more…)
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