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A Wounded Man
Continuing the story…I do this work to help wounded, broken boys grow to be successful men. I know how, I’ve been there.
Civilian Life, I’m Not Ready
The Air Force changed my life and offered the stability I needed. It was returning to the civilian life that still would prove to be a challenge, and I would come to realize I couldn’t do it alone. (more…)
Hey Mom I Joined the Air Force!
Continuing the story of the life that brought me to where I am today, and why I do the work I do to help boys. My Air Force years.
I’m In The Air Force Now
Enlisting in the United States Air Force was an easy decision for me. I was lost with no direction in my life. My buddy Jay and I had a lot of adventures and this would prove to be the biggest and the best! Sure I was scared, but I’d spent most of my life scared.
I did my basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. I was good at it. With an abusive Dad I learned at a very early age how to follow directions and orders to a tee. I completed every task perfectly, the Air Force became my new Dad and mentor. (more…)
The Teenage Years
Continuing the story of the life that brought me where I am today and my commitment to helping boys, next up is my high school years.
The Divorce
Eventually, Mom divorced Dad and to say it was “a nasty one” is an understatement. I made the decision at sixteen to live with Dad. I’m sure you’re wondering why would I do that!
Well, there were a couple of reasons, first, I thought I could keep him away from my mom. And second, at that age there is a strong, innate need to be around male and male influence to satisfy identity development. I was seventeen when the divorce was final, and although I was glad she finally did it, things had gotten worse for me. (more…)
Who Is Clayton Lessor?
A Little About Me – Clayton Lessor
I realize that in order to trust me and understand why I do this Quest Project work you should know a little about me. Over the next few weeks I’m going to tell you my story and how a very abusive childhood led me to the work I do.
If you’re from St. Louis, when I say I grew up in the “South City” you know exactly where that is; if you’re not from St. Louis, South City is a suburban neighborhood near the famous Anheuser Bush Brewery, everybody knows that name! Other than the brewery there wasn’t anything special about my neighborhood, in fact, most of my memories are ones I’ve worked hard to let go. (more…)
Mom – What Happens When Your Son Transitions from Boy To Man
Let me start by saying this….
Mom, I know you’re doing the best you can. If you’re a single Mom you don’t need me to tell you how hard it is raising kids alone. Most of the Moms I talk to feel they are filling the role of Dad too. Most likely you are working a full-time job, taking care of the kids and let’s face it, there aren’t enough hours in the day!
Our Boys Are In Trouble
If you’re the parent or guardian of a boy who is troubled, you’re not alone. America’s boys are in crisis right now; and most likely they are everywhere but I’m talking about what I see right here, right now. Our schools and communities don’t have the systems in place that we need to fight this growing problem. (more…)
