Looking back on his teen years, Richard recalls a troubled, rebellious time. Bouncing around from home to home, and moving out on his own at 16, he had to drop out of school as he could no longer make ends meet. He did eventually return home, with new rules and guidelines in place, as well as a new appreciation for the art of surviving. Richard continues to work hard for everything he has and goes through his daily life determined, motivated, and proud.