Growing up in a religious household with strong community ties, his experience of being gay was difficult for both him and his family, as they faced significant stigma from those around them. He recalls that some community members still pass judgment. As a child, he didn’t fully understand his feelings but now reflects that "this thing had been there all along without me realizing." He was always drawn to other boys, and his attraction to men was present even back then.

After losing his job in early 2022, he spent a few months unemployed before getting involved with local organizations. Through these connections, he was offered the chance to become a coach. He applied, got the role, and now finds great satisfaction in his work. He described the training as "informative," equipping him with the tools to build confidence in himself and others. One key lesson was how to handle sensitive situations, such as delivering test results, and how to read and respond to a person’s reaction. "If I hadn’t been to the training, I wouldn’t have known."