I haven’t really vlogged about my past…I have talked about it a bit, usually saying that my childhood was not great, but I never really went beyond that…..until now. As I have said over and over this year so far, I swore I would have no fear when it came to vlogging, that I would explore things that I have never done before and I would not be afraid to experiment. I swore when I had an idea for a video, I would just make it and let the chips fall where they may.
Well…..this video has been on my mind for well over a week now….and I kept putting it off because…..well….it’s extremely personal and I talk about things that I have only shared with a few people….and quite frankly it scared the crap out of me to think about making it. But….the idea would not go away and a peace began to come over me about making it. I am sure they will be some who wonder why I did make it…..well I made it because at the end of the day, my story is a story of hope.
I am living proof that you are more than the sum of your parts, I am living proof that you do not have to be a product of your environment, that you can overcome. To me, that is a story worth telling….this story today is just one part of the journey that I have taken. It’s a journey that continues to this day….
I should also say this up front…..my parents are different people than they were then, I let go of my past a long time ago…..you will probably hear about it someday….when I am ready to tell that story. So I ask that you keep that in mind. I made my peace…..and I hope someday they find theirs…..
To hope……
Ipod, Iphone, Zune and just about anything else
Woah. You just gave me a flashback. Once I was outside playing with a friend, and when we came back to the house, we found my dad and mom yelling at each other right at the front door. He had his hand around her neck. No arm lock though. I remember not knowing what to do. My friend and I couldn’t enter the house – there was this horrible thing happening in the doorway. I remember feeling like staying outside wasn’t safe, but going inside wasn’t safe either. I don’t think I’ve ever felt 100% safe again my whole life. I haven’t thought of that moment in years, but it did change my life.
Here’s to your fearless vlog, Heath. We are all more than the sum of parts.
To hope! Viva hope!
to hope and peace.
you’re a great giver of perspective.
always amazed and moved by the way you share stories.
What a beautiful man you are, Heath.
Here’s to honesty and hope and the importance of true empathy. Thank you.
sorry that had to happen in your family & you had to see it. yes I think a moment is all you need to change your life. it’s great you were strong enough to make peace & move on.
Thank you for sharing your journey with such an affecting video.
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