Synopsis: This book tells the story of my life, detailing my experiences growing up. I felt it was important to share so that others could understand who I am and the challenges I have faced and conquered. By learning from my mistakes, they can avoid making similar ones that may jeopardize not just their happiness, but also everything that defines them. Moreover, it serves as a cautionary message to those who have harmed children, such as my father Jim and Linda Shepherd, that there are individuals ready to offer assistance. It may not be the people they initially expected to turn to for help. Please note that this book is not intended for young children, as the situations and activities described are real and some are graphic.

I would like to dedicate this to all my friends that I have met over the years, but also to those who are no longer with us, such as The Downings, Aunty M, Doctor Hatfield, the Steeds, and the Frys, and most of all the Rothwellsz. Additionally, I would like to dedicate this book to my brother Aaron, who recently left this world. I hope he is watching over me as I write this biography, feeling the weight of his absence. May he rest in peace, and I hope to be able to join him soon. My world feels empty without him and the people I write about; now gone, most, if not all, have left this world and me behind. It's time to finally tell the mystery and I hope it will bring peace for me and them as I move on, finding new adventures not only in this life but the next.