In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jon Romano, whose life took a dramatic turn at just 16 years old when he walked into his upstate New York high school armed with a shotgun, firing several shots. That fateful day led to a 17-year prison sentence. But Jon's story doesn't end there. After his release, he was viciously attacked by a homeless man wielding a machete, leaving him fighting for his life. Now, as a mental health advocate, Jon shares his personal journey of transformation. He opens up about the factors that led to his actions as a teenager and how he now dedicates his life to raising awareness about mental health, with the hope of preventing other young people from following the same dark path. This is an episode filled with raw honesty, redemption, and the importance of mental health advocacy. Don’t miss this incredible story of survival and second chances.
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