Since the age of around 10 I have suffered from a trauma that affected every facet of my life. Since meeting Dave and joining The Everyman Project, not only has my physical condition never been better, but my mental condition has allowed me to challenge all those negative things that held me in prison. Mental and physical often go hand in hand and I began a parallel journey on both. Today for the first time since I was 10, I saw myself differently. Looking back at me from the mirror was someone who had become proud of his achievements and knew his self worth. I have never had pictures of myself, let alone with my shirt off. Now I'm proud and determined more so than before. Its a change anyone can begin. I don't deceive myself that I have arrived, but now I celebrate along the way. Its a great feeling to begin throwing off the shackles. If you are wondering how to start.....talk to someone snd get the ball rolling. There will never be a perfect time.