User blog comment:Winxclubfan1/Survivor character submission!/@comment-26485526-20151031152941

Name: Ethan "Bubba" Stardoub

Age: 23

Occupation: Student Teacher

Personal Claim to Fame: Surviving chronic depression. I was physically and sexually abused as a child by my mother's boyfriend (both he and my mother were alcoholics). I also always made sure to take the brunt of it so my younger brother, Rhett, wouldn't suffer like I did. I actually attempted suicide 4 times. The last time, I tried to hang myself and Rhett found me, cut the rope, and begged me to get help. It didn't happen right away, but eventually I decided to check myself into a mental health facility. That was 3 years ago, and now I've survived and am happier than ever.

Inspiration In Life: Greg "Onision" Jackson. He may be a controversial YouTube personality, but I discovered him when Rhett begged me to get help and sent me one of his videos. Turns out, Onision suffered chronic depression like I did and survived. It was after hearing his story, seeing how happy he is now, and realizing that things can get better that I finally decided to get help.

Hobbies: Working out, hanging out with my girlfriend, Brenna, and writing. I'm actually in the process of writing a crime thriller novel.

3 words to describe you: Survivor, Intelligent, Mentor (I try to mentor and set an example for others because I don't want them to suffer like I did)

Reason for being on Survivor: First off, I want to win the money so that I buy my girlfriend a nice ring to propose to her, as well as be able to provide for her. I don't care who I have to double cross, it's a game and I want to get that money. Second, I'm hoping that being outdoors and living with nothing for a while will help complete my healing process.

Why you think you'll "Survive" Survivor: I survived chronic depression which included 4 suicide attempts. If I can do that, Survivor won't be a problem.

Why do you think you will be the Sole Survivor: I'm a likable person and I won't tell people about my experiences until the final tribal council so that people won't want me out because they jury will give me "sympathy votes". Not only that, but I'm intelligent and I am more determined to win than all of my competitors combined!