Damaged Goods

Second chances aren't built on luck.

Like a purse for a prize fight, you've got to earn them.

And whether you're fighting your demons, your enemies, or a broken criminal justice system, you won't be the same even if you win.

I didn't pull the trigger, but I still did time until a hot shot lawyer took on my appeal.

But returning to the life that was taken from me is nothing like I imagined.

In fact, I can't tell if I'm at home or in hell.

She's still standing beside me, but I'm not the man she married.

And I don't deserve her loyalty when I don't have what it takes to let her back in.

Getting out was supposed to be the end of my battle.

But as damaged as I am, it might only be the beginning.