After coming through a very dark period, Korbin Korzan embraces each new day.
Korbin Korzan is one of the most physically gifted athletes I have written about during my time in Coupeville.
He was a standout high school football and baseball player and a key member of a Central Whidbey Little League hardball squad which won a state title in 2010.
Very outgoing, he always seemed to enjoy being in the spotlight, and shared those moments with family and friends.
But no one ever truly knows what another is going through, and today Korbin has agreed to let me share his story.
He does so in the hope that it will help others reach their own inner peace.
In Korbin’s own words:
I originally intended on waiting a decade to share my story.
Some recent events have happened that are pushing me to share it now.
I don’t know if there is anyone out there that can benefit from hearing this, but if it makes a difference for just one person then I will be happy.
So, seven years ago … my life looked a little different.
I just turned 21, had an amazing career at Bank of America, just opened my drone business, and was engaged to the love of my life (Whitney).
Sounds like an awesome life, right?
Looking at pictures (from then) you would probably think I was a pretty happy guy.
Well, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
I was severely depressed and mixing a cocktail of drugs and alcohol to try to numb my pain.
It took hitting rock bottom to fully accept that I was not okay.
And friends, it is OKAY to not be okay.
The biggest thing is accepting that and being willing to accept help.
That is so much easier said than done but I know you can do it.
I don’t want to go into details about what happened October 2017, but I do want to discuss what happened AFTER I decided to get help and get clean.
The first few months were riddled with anger and pain.
I dug myself into a massive crater and it was time to start making my way out. As time went on things began to improve.
I focused on bettering myself and surrounding myself with people who showed me love and support.
So, what has happened since October 2017? How much could YOUR life change in seven short years — just like mine did?
Since trying to take my own life, I have:
Married my soulmate.
Korbin and Whitney
Expanded my drone company to a full production company.
Traveled out of state 30+ times and gone on so many amazing adventures.
Made new friends.
Explored areas I didn’t even know existed.
Made over two million dollars.
Tried amazing new foods and played video games I once dreamed of as a child.
Drove awesome cars.
Started fun new hobbies.
Flown in planes, big and small.
Found my silver lining in life.
The list goes on and on. I have experienced so many new and amazing experiences.
I don’t say this to brag … I honestly never thought any of these things would ever happen to me.
So, whether your passion is family, love, adventure, or money, all of that can still be yours.
If my life can change that much, so can yours!
You might feel like you are in a dark place now but I promise you it can and it WILL get better.
Surround yourself with friends and family that love you. Accept that it is okay to not feel okay.
Talk to others and ask for help! I am always here if anyone needs to talk.
Suicide is a very real and scary thing in our world. Reach out to your friends and let them know you are there.
Even if you don’t think they are sad, sometimes the “happiest” people are truly the saddest.
It would be a lie if I said I didn’t still struggle to this day … but it is not as bad anymore and continues to get better every year.
I know the same thing can happen for you!
I promise you things can get better.
You are more than enough, and the world is such a better place with you in it.
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