Better Because Collective is an online platform that publishes true stories of personal growth, resilience, and transformation—told by people who have faced life-altering challenges and emerged with hard-earned wisdom.
My Birth into Unknown Joy – Published on Better Because Collective, my story traces the journey from public disgrace, addiction, and incarceration to rebuilding a life grounded in accountability, self-forgiveness, and hard-won joy. Its publication on a platform dedicated to authentic transformation marks a powerful step in reclaiming my narrative and reaching new audiences beyond my own space.