In Michael J. Chase's emotionally charged memoir, he explains how our most significant moments of pain can lead us toward a life that is bitter . . . or one that is undeniably better. By choosing to see any crisis, big or small, as the precursor to courage, resilience and especially, truth, we discover the meaning behind suffering: To evolve spiritually, deepen our compassion and use our experiences to make life better for ourselves and others.Written with raw emotion and vulnerability, Chase chronicles his journey into darkness, revealing how he escaped the grip of severe depression; turned despair into strength, and in the end, proves that just because you've had a dark past, it doesn't mean you can't have a bright future.