Childhood
During his childhood, Ray lived with his grandfather. However, he still saw his father and was physically abused by him. Ray also was bullied by his peers for his shyness around girls, and as a teenager started abusing alcohol and drugs.
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“What sacred instinct did inspire
My soul in childhood with a hope so strong?”
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