Who Am I?
Growing up queer is a journey that can often begin with an internal battle. A struggle to understand oneself in a world that seems to have already made up its mind about who you should be. From a young age, we’re surrounded by societal norms that dictate how we should act, dress, and love. For many of us, these norms feel alien.
This is my story of discovery, survival and resurrection. Broken Boy reveals the raw reality of growing up queer in the world that doesn't understand.
My
Story
As a child, Jerry always knew he was different. Like a lot of kids growing up in the projects, Jerry was raised in a single-parent home with little to no guidance on how to navigate the tumultuous waters of poverty, self-identity, and sexuality. It wasn’t until he found himself in an incestuous relationship that Jerry realized how different he really was.
Broken Boy is a fictional account (based on facts) of a young boy turned young man and his journey through a life of alcoholism, drug abuse and homosexuality. Through it all, he maintains his spirituality, which was instilled in him at an early age by his mother.
This poignant tale, woven with threads of truth, offers a raw and unflinching exploration of one individual's struggle to find his place in a world filled with cruel prejudices but also unconditional love.