We have all read the headlines about children in poverty, seriously neglected, physically and verbally abused, and traumatized. This is just a smidge of what Wilsdaryon has written and shared within the pages of his new book. And if that was not enough of what he experienced from birth until seven?

He and his siblings were finally taken away by Child Protective Services in Temple, TX, and put into the foster care system that we all know is BROKEN. As he is BROKEN and traumatized all over again. So how does a child overcome such pain and all these atrocities? If you read his new book, you’ll learn HOW… It is his story, voice, and haunting memoirs of overcoming and healing.

It truly is a must-read for everyone.


About The Book

“Out of the deep, murky waters of neglect and abuse, Wilsdaryon Prescher used the power of music to find strength and heal and overcame the odds stacked firmly against him. His book, This is Me Trying, tells the story of a boy who has blossomed into the man he knew he could be, despite the darkness that engulfed him throughout his childhood and adolescence.

Through the power of music, Wilsdaryon discovered himself after losing touch with who he really was. With this newfound soundtrack of life, Wilsdaryon was able to rise from the darkness and turn experiences that were once chaotic and traumatic into something pulchritudinous. Just like a lotus flower that rises from the murky waters at the bottom of the pond, Wilsdaryon too has blossomed by overcoming various forms of abuse, coping mechanisms, and stigmas.“



~ Wilsdaryon Dominique Shaikeail Prescher ~

About The Author:
‘Wil’ Prescher, a new emerging author of his first book titled “This Is Is Me Trying: Navigating Through A Lifetime of Trauma,” is available on Amazon in both paperback and e-book versions featured on fine literary book sites.

Born in Temple, Texas, and at seven years old, he’d been placed into the foster care system due to trauma and abuse; sadly, he spent the next few years bouncing from foster home to foster home. At the age of twelve, Wil went to a foster home in Walnut Springs, Texas, with loving people who would eventually become his adoptive family.

As Wil grew older, he developed a yearning to help individuals who have been in similar situations. He understood how navigating the foster system could be very challenging and that many were not as fortunate as he had been. Wil has spent the last four years studying mental health and substance abuse issues while working with at-risk youth in multiple organizations.

During this time, he realized the effects of music therapy on a person’s soul and emotional well-being; he is continuing his education to fulfill his dream of becoming a therapist. He hopes to share his experiences with others to show that something good can come out of an unfortunate situation out of his control.

When he is not working or studying, Wil enjoys spending time with his family who has adopted him. He also enjoys hiking and the outdoors. You can always find him jamming to the music of “Pink” with his two cats, and he still resides in the Houston, Texas area.


You can connect with the author on many literary sites and social media
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BOOK INTRODUCTION

When I first dreamed up the idea of writing a book, I knew I wanted it to be unique and special, as every writer does. I wanted to be able to capture the minds of the readers. I knew some portions of the book would be tough for some to read, especially those who knew me on a personal level. But also, I wanted to give them a peek into my world for the last twenty-something years. I wanted
to be able to connect them to my story not just with words but through music, too.

Over the course of my career working with at-risk youth I haverealized the effects that music therapy has on a person’s soul. From this idea, I knew I must incorporate music into my book somehow. I wanted to make a great soundtrack for my book just like how great movies have powerful soundtracks, that’s what I wanted. Every chapter is based on a song that holds a special meaning to me.

The events of the first sections of the book are from what I remember, as well as case notes from my CPS case managers, therapist, police reports, and foster parents. Most of the names have been omitted to ensure anonymity. This book isn’t intended to destroy anyone’s reputation or lives. I wanted to share the events of my life how I remember them.

And this is my story. . . This Is Me Trying: Navigating Through A Lifetime of Trauma

Wilsdaryon Dominique Shaikeail Prescher