In this memoir, David, through one of his alter egos, Cletus, compels you to wrestle with the very questions that have shaped his own journey. From the scars of adverse childhood experiences and their lingering impact, to the place of sexuality within the rigid confines of culture and religion, and ultimately to the meaning of life itself and its inevitable end in death—this is not just his story; it is a mirror held up to yours. This memoir is meant to challenge. It will unsettle those who have never questioned the roles assigned by culture and religion. It will provoke those who believe that faith and personal freedom cannot coexist. And for those trapped in lives they did not choose, it will resonate in ways that words alone cannot fully capture.