The stories you are about to read are fictional and made-up character names. Mostly written in the era of 2009, the time my whole life was ripped apart, backlash of an ugly 2006 divorce, causing a multitude of back taxes. This is when I learned the meaning of California being a "no contest" state. The struggle is real as long as you forgive and move on. At a time when the world is full of so much hatred and discontent, I wanted to try and create some kind of positive change. Everyone deserves a second chance, and we should all live in peace and tranquility! I've always thought with the mind frame of, "If you're at the bottom, you've got no place but to go up." Remember, every time you think you have life figured out, it will punch you in the face for figuring. "Keep your hands up and protect yourself at all times!"