It Was Never Just About Me

The Journey That Saved My Life

By: Chris David

Narrated by: Chris David

Could He Really Leave His Family? His Kids? In January 2016, Chris David was grieving the loss of two close friends, facing the end of a tumultuous marriage, and heading into a custody battle for his youngest son. He was also thinking about how to kill himself. Convinced it would fix his problems and end his pain, he was standing on the edge of a cliff of despair, somewhere he never thought he would be. But as Chris David explains, there was one major problem with that plan. “My wife may have wished me dead, but I didn’t want to leave my sons without a father. I couldn’t abandon them and let them feel the same way I did when I was a kid. My boys didn’t deserve that. No matter what happened and how horrible I felt at that moment, I couldn’t do that to them. I didn’t want to do that to them.” Realizing he had some work to do on himself before he could be the father he needed to be, Chris began a five-month journey zig-zagging across the southern US with his lovable sheepdog O’Malley by his side. Using his inner voice as a guide, Chris’s journey was marked along the way with “strangers” that would validate his choices and point him toward home.

In It Was Never Just About Me: The Journey That Saved My Life, Chris David lays bare the fractured family that raised him, his desire for love and validation, and the void inside him that could not be filled until he faced his challenges head-on. He details the peace he on his found on his journey and the strength he draws on every day to be the father he wants to be. A raw, inspirational memoir, It Was Never Just About Me: The Journey That Saved My Life is both honest and moving—and a pat on the back to anyone struggling to take control of their life.

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The desire to be there for his children and struggle to learn be the best day he could be.

There were many similarities between Chris's life and mine. I felt like he was talking about me, not himself. Chris has come out triumphant in the grand scheme of things. With God's blessing continue to grow.

He's ot just a Pretty Face!

I first came across Chris on his social media , and yes he's an attractive man, with the deep resonating voice, which I first commented on one of his posts that, "I'm here for The Voice!" however, I continue to follow Christopher because of his Daily Affirmations , encouragements, how he always took the high road with any ill-willed commenters, anecdotes, & okay his sexiness was an added touch to start the day, Chris tells his story, from his childhood through adulthood, through his trials & tribulations, his loves, fatherhood, & learning to tap into his inner voice, the power of manifestation, & how experiences, good or bad, are always something we can turn to the good, if you believe.

I highly recommend following Chris's social medias, and catching his podcast. they're hilarious!

Chris's Resilience

I loved the journey Chris took to find himself, and he found himself, and went home.

Very relatable.

It made me look at myself, very relatable. You coming back from it all and being the person you are today is amazing. I don't know you personally but I'm proud of you, you make me want to be a better person. Thank you!

What a journey

This is a story about one man’s journey through heartache and missed steps to reach a point of self acceptance. We all make mistakes. I listened to learn from his failures and successes but deep down I know, I will need to go through my own journey. I likely will not learn but the struggle and strength give me hope.