The First 5 is the first installment of an unfinished love poem, a lecture in legacy building, and a heartfelt declaration to my son Langston letting him know how much my life has changed in a positive way since he came into it. This book speaks on the birth, divorce, layoffs, career changes, autism, being on the road, the pandemic, dealing with depression plus trying to date while being a father who is single.
I am a child from adoption, never seeing my biological parents, always questioning my history and identity and for the first time I can see myself through my son and for the first time having someone who looks just like me say “I love you." Those 3 words coming from my own reflection that are unconditional helps me better love myself and others.