There’s a reason why men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women. There’s a reason why this generation is called the most anxious generation of all time. There’s a reason why the divorce rate continues to increase, year-after-year. 

Our culture has mastered the art of distraction, busyness and avoidance, all at a great price. For many of us, we feel that life is like a rushing river, in which we’re holding on for dear life to our raft, but losing hope that we could hold on for much longer. It’s as if we’re being pushed through life, without the opportunity to stop and breathe. To reflect. To remember. 

A radical departure from this hyper-busy culture is essential to healing and growth. So many of our current challenges, issues and downfalls are directly linked to unresolved childhood or young adulthood loss, confusion or trauma. We’ve been told “just move on,” or “let it go…” Unfortunately those tactics don’t work, they only compound the issue. It takes courage, vulnerability and willingness to revisit those fundamental places in each of our early stories to make amends and find internal resolve. Only then can we become the person we always wanted to be. 

My journey back to myself was transformative and has redirected my focus in life. I discovered through my journey 7 essential skills that Jesus exemplified, which became the bedrock of my process. My faith and determination to heal are what brought me through the very difficult process of facing my younger days. 

That’s why this film is needed. 

We need a story that people can enter into, relate to, see their own lives, their own pain and their own forgotten child. People need examples. We need to see a different way demonstrated for us, in order for us to understand and desire the same for ourselves.