The How to Live Project: help me honor my brother.

On July 2nd, my younger brother John died by suicide. He was 20 years old.

He left me a note telling me he knew I would be successful and that I should continue to work hard.

I’ve decided that the best way to honor his life is to follow my dream of becoming an author.

I’m going to write a book called "How to Live." The goal of this book is to create something that can help young men who are struggling with the same darkness John faced. To do this, I plan to interview people from all walks of life, including pastors, addicts, students, athletes, and others with powerful stories to share. I don’t know how long this project will take, but I do know that nothing feels more important to me than seeing it through.

I’m asking for donations so I can take time off work and fully dedicate myself to starting this project. I’ll be documenting the entire process on my Instagram and YouTube in hopes that people around the world can see that there is light, even in the darkest times. I’ve already connected with thousands of people going through similar struggles. Although I can no longer be a role model for John, I want to be a role model for them.

My current hourly wage is $17, so every $17 donated is one more hour I can spend writing, reading, researching, and interviewing.

Thank you for generosity.