Just When You Thought You Knew Me: ""The Highs & Lows in the Life of Victor L. Carrington""

I hope by sharing my journey, it will encourage others to feel comfortable not being "the norm." In "Just When You Thought You Knew Me" I take you on an emotional rollercoaster that made me the man I am today. But, that's not the stopping point! There is a message of hope for anyone striving to repair damage from their actions, anyone struggling with their sexuality, or anyone experiencing neglect from their family for being who they are. My journey does not identify any specific group of people, it reaches everyone. It is my hope that my readers will walk away with a clearer understanding of Victor L. Carrington. As a little boy all I wanted was to be loved. Learning what I thought was love from my family, eventually revealed to be years of manipulation and lies. I grew up in the juvenile system, but I managed to find my way. Sadly, any time I thought I was on a path to greatness, my journey was disrupted. During my years in juvenile facilities, I faced loneliness and depression that led to multiple suicide attempts. Willing to do what it took to gain love and affection, I became a person that everyone wanted to be around while it benefited them. Unable to recognize I was manipulated, I ended up in prison two times. It was the second prison sentence when the blinders were removed. At that "ah-ha" moment after the persuasion of another inmate, I was able to see people for who and what they truly were. Not only was it an eye opening experience, but at that moment, I took control of my life for the very first time. I was 25-years old, and I felt like my life was just beginning. Although angry, hurt and confused, I was able to successfully complete my sentence and come home to another life changing moment that would destroy any hopes of having a healthy relationship with my family.

Author: Victor Carrington

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Dec 29, 2015

Number of Pages: 128 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1522826289

ISBN-13: 9781522826286