Michael's story: "After the fire, I became a totally different person and came to appreciate being alive."

Michael | November 2019 | 1 minute

I would say I had quite a privileged, but troubled childhood. My relationship with alcohol began then and has continued to this day.

Partying, drink and drugs were a way of life and I was wild back then.

Alcohol completely messed me up if I am being honest.

After the fire, I became a totally different person. My attitude changed and I came to appreciate being alive.

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