Nelson Tirado is a U.S. Navy veteran, devoted family man, and a lifelong seeker of truth, purpose, and healing. Born in New York City in 1961, Nelson’s life has been shaped by hardship, resilience, and redemption. After enduring the murder of his mother at age twelve, the loss of multiple siblings, and a turbulent upbringing amidst poverty and crime, Nelson found structure and brotherhood in the military—eventually earning a Master’s