"I grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma. At the young age of 12, I had my first encounter with the Oklahoma Justice system."

"We were addicted to drugs for 20 years. During that time, we were either homeless or living in motels."

"I was born in Lawton, OK to a family of 8 surrounded by alcoholism."

"I grew up living in an environment where drugs and alcohol were a part of everyday life."