This Is Actually Happening 335: What if you were left for dead?
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Oct 15, 2024 Brandon Andres Green, a survivor who faced unimaginable horror as a kidnapped victim, shares his gripping story. He discusses his early life as a teenage drug dealer and how a dark world entangled him in chaos. Brandon details the violent abduction that transformed his existence, touching on themes of trust, survival, and the clash between hope and despair. He reflects on the painful aftermath and the road to healing, illustrating the resilient human spirit's capacity to rise even from the darkest experiences.
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Early Experiences
- Brandon Andres Green, neurodivergent since childhood, engaged in sexual play early on, leading to guilt and a search for coping mechanisms.
- At 12, he discovered marijuana, which provided solace but intensified his need for comfort and excitement.
Church Camp Transformation
- Brandon's parents, frustrated by his behavior, sent him to church camp.
- A powerful religious experience transformed him, leading to a period of devout faith and abstinence from criminal activity.
Return to Drugs and Arrest
- Brandon, seeking dopamine, returned to drugs and dealing, leading to an overdose incident at school and his arrest.
- His arrest humiliated him in front of the entire student body, despite having been awarded Student of the Year shortly before.