This is the true story of the trials and tribulations that I - Dru Hylen - have been through and what I've learned from them. Like so many, I'm one of those people who has learned through his faults and mistakes, learned to laugh at my gaffs and embrace the differences in all of us. I have gained empowerment because of my struggles, lost fears through acknowledging trust, and no longer enable my previous bad behavior. My life experiences have shaped me into the kinder, gentler person I am today. As a cancer and AIDS survivor, every day now I experience life through learning, laughing, and loving.