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Francisco Meyer[edit]

I spent eighteen months in prison when I was thirty-two years old. That's not the part I'm ashamed of—that was just the consequence. The part I'm ashamed of is what I did to get there. The people I hurt. The trust I broke.

I'm not going to tell you all the details. Some of them still aren't mine to share. But I will tell you this: I was the villain in my own story. Not a victim. Not misunderstood. I made choices I knew were wrong, and I made them anyway.

Prison gave me time. Too much time. I read. I thought. I wrote letters I never sent. Somewhere in those eighteen months, I started asking: Is there a path back? Can someone who's done real harm become someone different?

I've been out for twenty years now. I work with at-risk youth—kids who remind me of myself before everything went wrong. I've rebuilt some relationships. Others are gone forever. I've accepted that I'll never fully undo what I did.

But I've also learned that redemption isn't about erasing the past. It's about what you do with the present. Every day is a chance to be someone different than you were yesterday.

This wiki is for people who carry something heavy. Who've hurt people. Who wonder if they deserve another chance. The answer, I think, is yes—but you have to earn it. One day at a time.

— Francisco Meyer, still earning the second chance

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 = Francisco Meyer =
-Hey there, I'm Francisco Meyer. Welcome to my corner of the wiki. If you're here, chances are you're looking for some insights on happiness—or maybe just a bit of inspiration from someone who's been through the wringer and come out the other side.
+I spent eighteen months in prison when I was thirty-two years old. That's not the part I'm ashamed of—that was just the consequence. The part I'm ashamed of is what I did to get there. The people I hurt. The trust I broke.
-== A Bit About Me ==
+I'm not going to tell you all the details. Some of them still aren't mine to share. But I will tell you this: I was the villain in my own story. Not a victim. Not misunderstood. I made choices I knew were wrong, and I made them anyway.
-Listen, I'm not proud of everything in my past. Growing up in East LA, I was part of the gang life. It was all I knew, all I saw around me. But here's what I learned: you're never too far gone to turn things around. Fifteen years clean now, and married to my high school sweetheart with three amazing kids, I've found a purpose that drives me every day.
+Prison gave me time. Too much time. I read. I thought. I wrote letters I never sent. Somewhere in those eighteen months, I started asking: Is there a path back? Can someone who's done real harm become someone different?
-== What Brought Me Here ==
+I've been out for twenty years now. I work with at-risk youth—kids who remind me of myself before everything went wrong. I've rebuilt some relationships. Others are gone forever. I've accepted that I'll never fully undo what I did.
-After leaving the gang life behind, I started working with youth programs in East LA. Seeing these kids—so full of potential but often lost and confused—reminded me of myself at their age. It made me realize how important it is to talk about redemption, second chances, and the courage to change.
+But I've also learned that redemption isn't about erasing the past. It's about what you do with the present. Every day is a chance to be someone different than you were yesterday.
-Finding happiness is a huge part of that journey. When you're caught up in a life of chaos, joy is one of the first things to go. But learning to find peace, to appreciate the small things, is crucial for healing and growth. That's why I'm here—to share what I've learned about finding happiness even after the hardest times.
+This wiki is for people who carry something heavy. Who've hurt people. Who wonder if they deserve another chance. The answer, I think, is yes—but you have to earn it. One day at a time.
-== What Resonates with Me ==
+''— [[User:Francisco_Meyer|Francisco Meyer]], still earning the second chance''
-I write about redemption because it's a journey I know all too well. I write about second chances because I've been given more than my fair share. And I write about happiness because it's the foundation of any meaningful change. When you can't find joy, when your mind is always racing with regret, it's hard to find the clarity needed to make real changes in your life.
-== What You Can Expect ==
-You'll find raw honesty here—no pretense, no polish, just truth. I'm not going to sugarcoat anything. But what you will get is street-smart wisdom and hard-won growth. If you're feeling beyond saving, if you think there's no way out of the mess you're in, stick around. You might find some hope here.
-I'll be diving into topics like:
-* The power of gratitude in healing from trauma
-* How small joys can transform your life
-* Finding purpose after mistakes
-* Overcoming shame and guilt
-== Join Me on This Journey ==
-If you're looking for a place to start over, to find some peace, or just to understand that you're not alone, you've come to the right place. I'm here to share my story, to offer some wisdom, and to remind you that no matter how far gone you feel, there's always a way back.
-*— Francisco Meyer, proof that people change*