Life is so much different for me now. Once we were finally found on the island twenty years ago, I have not been the same since before I went on that island. I regret a lot of things I did on the island and the way I treated everyone there with me. Although most of us survived, I wish we could have all survived and made it home safely to our family’s, but that’s not what happened. When I got off the island I went to meet my parents and to let them know I was safe and tell them everything that’s happened on the island. They were shocked with everything I told them, they almost didn't believe me. Hi my name is Jack Merridew, this is my life now. I decided to become a choir teacher and follow my passion by leading and teaching young people how