On social media, people can portray themselves as positively as they want. I’m no exception. I have posted about many great experiences I’ve had over the years. However, there is a realistic side to me as well that doesn’t involve world travel, high level refereeing, or successfully trying to navigate the world of being a single dad.

For instance, I have sleep apnea and go to bed wearing a C-PAP machine mask nightly. Pretty sexy, huh? But it’s just part of the deal of being me…I own it, and I embrace it. A photo like this can be pretty embarrassing, but I am a human being, as we all are. Despite what I may post, I really do have dents in my armor. But I also know that I’m not alone.