Deep respect, Michael. I love the way you tell your story: raw, real, textured, accessible, vibrant, authentic. Just like your designs.

Massive congrats on nine years sober. For doubling down on yourself, going back to school, doing the work. I'm so happy you dug deep and had the balls to rediscover yourself, and to come out the other side brave enough stand tall and reveal yourself. It looks brave and must feel great.

I treasured the time you, me, and Nish riffed together in that 2nd floor warehouse to the pervasive soundtrack of Radio Paradise, and the magic we created. A moment in time that I feel proud of, and hope you can too, despite the sting of seeing it in retrospect.

Thank you for sharing your story with such humility and grace. Keep writing.