Debra Shepherd

True to the core. I live within mikes of where JD grew up. I’m in my 60’s, I’ve never know anything but struggles in my lifetime. I’ve watched it being passed from one generation to the next. Only a handful may escape it. Families here are different from the rest of the world because we have no one else to turn to but each other. I too, like JD, was raised by my mammaw and even though the things he endured was bad....mine were worse. This is a forgotten land from the rest of society. Harsh living conditions that we adapt to. The only things that has changed in my 60 years is the drug of choice. The damage done to children here is for a lifetime. JD’s story is a miracle and hope for so many that prays they can break the barrier. The good thing bout JD is that he’s beyond all this now but has deep caring feelings for all those that don’t make it to the other side. Kudos JD! And thank God for mammaws!!!