LITERARY CORNER

"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."

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.

EXCERPTS: “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.

By Author Victor Carrington

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.”