Awarded Best Author of the Year 2025 by Outstanding Creators Awards "One Man's Journey by Donald T. Hardison II is the most spirited, powerful, and emotionally-charged memoir we've read so far this year!" ~ Outstanding Creators Awards Awarded OCA Best Non-Fiction Book of Spring 2025 in the following categories: Autobiographies/Memoirs/Biographies ¿ Addiction/Alcoholism ¿ Mental Health/Mental Illness/Mental Disorders ¿ Self-Help & How-to Books ¿ Christian Literature / Christian Non-Fiction ¿ Motivational/Inspirational Books ¿ Best Writing (Non-Fiction) ¿ Best Supporting Character ¿ First Place Champion Trophy Awarded Titan of Literature Literary Titan Silver Award. Awarded Paris Book Festival 2025 Honorable Mention. Awarded New England Book Festival 2025 Honorable Mention. This is my story. It is a powerful and emotional journey of loss, healing, and transformation. I was cherished as a child, surrounded by love and a deep sense of belonging. But in my early twenties, everything changed. Depression consumed me, and my mental health spiraled out of control. Before long, I found myself ready to end it all. Yet, something inside me refused to let go. Then, through a long and painful process-and a profound religious awakening-I discovered a new, hidden strength. Peace, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose slowly reshaped my life. This is a story of resilience - of reclaiming your life when everything falls apart. It's for anyone who has ever struggled with pain, fear, or self-doubt. None of us are immune to life's hardships - but transformation is always possible. So if you are feeling lost, unseen, or overwhelmed, remember that even in your darkest moments, there i