Navigating Religious Upbringing and Musical Aspirations

The chapter explores the speaker's upbringing in a religious household during the era of the Satanic Panic in America and their experience as a missionary, despite not fully aligning with the conservative nature of their community. It delves into their journey from yearning for a guitar to facing the challenges of pursuing music as a serious career, highlighting their determination and shift from seeing music as a hobby to a profession. The chapter also discusses the transition from wanting to form a band for shared experiences to evolving into a solo artist, grappling with the vulnerability of bearing successes and failures alone.