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Do You Want to Keep Him Alive?

28 August 20252 min readAuthenticity 72

Facing a heavy DNR decision for my brother tested my limits, but I had to keep showing up. Here is what it taught me.

After 10 Years, I'm Once Again an "Ex-Con"

21 July 20252 min readAuthenticity 34

I was offered a promotion with prestigious clients, but turned it down. Here is why working longer hours felt like a losing trade.

Jesus heals my brother, and he runs towards Him

Bringing Luke to Church

31 May 20251 min readAuthenticity 19

Bringing my younger brother to church during his illness wasn't easy, especially when he wanted to stay home. Here is why we persist.

I Cried at 41 Years Old

31 May 20252 min readAuthenticity 23

Watching actors perform my brother's stroke recovery story broke something open in me. What caregiving actually looks like.

Showing Up Isn't As Fancy As Announcing Results

12 April 20252 min readAuthenticity 28

Fasting, a course, a brother's health scare, and a 10th year in the same stage role. No big win this week, just showing up.

I Quit My Job Twice Because of One Girl...?

2 January 20253 min readAuthenticity 38

A relationship that ended a decade ago led me right back to the same company. How sharing my story, flaws and all, got me the job.

Christmas 2024: The Boy Who Cried Wolf

23 December 20245 min readTheatre 11

A rough final quarter of 2024, a Christmas drama role, and the quiet resilience of a cast carrying more than they let on.

Thank You for Standing By Me

6 December 20242 min readAuthenticity 90

My father took a cleaning job at his age, still feeling like it wasn't enough. A hard year ending on an unexpected note of hope.

Man Feeling Emotional Looking At A Photo

I Wish This Photo Never Happened...

8 April 20242 min readAuthenticity 23

A healing service, a beautiful photo of my brother, and a strange truth: his stroke brought us closer than we'd ever been.

From Video Diary Failure to Spiritual Triumph

2 April 20243 min readAuthenticity 21

A daily video project I abandoned, a brutal fast, and then my father responded to an altar call after 21 years of prayer.

My Brother Is A Fighter

10 May 20231 min readAuthenticity 59

Two weeks in hospital, damaged eyesight, a spotty memory. Yet the notes he scribbled during physio say everything about his will.

Thank You for Your Birthday Wishes, My Final Year in My 30s

11 March 20232 min readAuthenticity 56

Small wins in his recovery, financial assistance finally approved, and Chainsaw Man reruns at the hospital. A quiet birthday.

Update on My Brother

18 January 20232 min readAuthenticity 45

My brother moved to a rehab hospital after a second stroke. Here is how his recovery is going and how we are adapting.

I Lost My "Virginity" Within 20 Days In 2022

20 January 20221 min readAuthenticity 21

Taught 300 people, welcomed a new nephew, and endured my very first nasal swab test. A quick, honest recap.

Update for Brother's Condition

17 February 20211 min readAuthenticity 116

We deeply appreciate every prayer sent for my brother. Please leave a comment or words of encouragement to cheer him on.

I Cannot Be Selfish Anymore

8 December 20203 min readAuthenticity 5

I refuse to take shortcuts in my business when money is tight. But watching my father age makes me question everything.