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I was heavily abused and neglected both physically and mentally as a child. I was also forced to use drugs and alcohol by my siblings and their friends.

I was born to a drug and alcohol addicted mother and suffered fetal drug and alcohol withdrawal syndrome. I was heavily abused and neglected both physically and mentally as a child. I was also forced to use drugs and alcohol by my siblings and their friends. My babysitter used to tie me up in ropes just so he didnโ€™t have to watch me. I would scream and cry growing up but no one believed me or cared. Iโ€™ve been on suicide watch more than once. One day at the age of four, I was kidnapped in front of my school and thrown into a van. My dad and detectives found me five hundred miles from home in a stranger’s room. I also was bullied as a child. I suffered from a severe learning disorder, but by the grace of God and much PTSD trauma treatment, I didnโ€™t give up, and now I try to help others. I got my GED, and now Iโ€™m in college working hard on a sociology degree. Iโ€™m also a certified youth facilitator mentor. All my family and my ex-wife have died since I have been in prison, but I am resilient, and thanks to Jesus and hard work Iโ€™m happy to be alive.

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  • Timothy Galvan says:

    I praise God for you brother Anthony! You are a true testament of the transformative power of Jesus Christ!
    I know your struggles, efforts to change and joy.โ€™ as I was granted a reduced sentence from Gov, Jerry Brown from multiple life sentences.
    Keep up the good work brother as you are His workmanship. being used for good works. Amen!

  • Hank says:

    Iโ€™m so proud of Anthony, heโ€™s come so far and worked so hard to straighten out his life. Now he is a mentor, getting Aโ€™s in his college work and will be hopefully released soon. The good Lord Jesus has had a profound effect on his life.

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