The Founder of Life Skills International, Paul Hegstrom.
Paul Hegstrom lived the first forty years of his life as an abusive man; to his friends, wife, children, and co-workers. Without the help he needed, his abusive behavior destroyed his career, marriage and family. Even after his marriage of 16 years ended, the abuse continued to escalate until Paul was faced with the choice of either seeking help or being charged with attempted murder following a violent episode.

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