Spencer

I know it's strange having someone write about a boyfriend or girlfriend changing their life, but to me it's real. Having someone who cares about you isn't always easy when you are going through a rough time. And that rough time consisted of me heading down the wrong path.

It was in about 6th grade when I realized that I had a serious problem, a problem that dealt with hatred. I hated everyone and could care less what they or my family thought. I was doing massive drugs, disrespecting everyone I came across and hanging out with the wrong crowd. Doing these things and not being reprimanded for them was great.

For three an one-half years, I went on hating people, fighting them. One day I was at school and had the urge to fight, not knowing the serious consequences. In high school, I still acted out, not knowing my life was going to change on the 15 of February when I met a sophomore named Spencer.

Meeting up with him and talking to him really changed my views on life. He made me realize how much I wanted to be here and why. He's a very intelligent man who respects other people. He opened my eyes to the world and for that reason he's my hero.