This is a compilation of truths that I have come to learn throughout my life. Some of them told to me by much more influential people than myself, and some through mistakes that I have made. It's a story of love and loss and a desire for my children to be valuable people, faithful friends and deeper lovers than I myself was. It's a love letter, of sorts, learned from trial and error... mostly error. In the end, we only have this moment to stand above the crowd, be courageous and never forget the simplest of truths: Love hard Be generous with all things, and believe in second chances