Michael Tsaphah grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia. Born with clinical depression, he served in the United States Marine Corps for six years. He graduated from Oral Roberts University...view moreMichael Tsaphah grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia. Born with clinical depression, he served in the United States Marine Corps for six years. He graduated from Oral Roberts University with an associate’s in evangelism and then went to Florida Metropolitan University to study film and video. He battles his depression through writing, painting, and public speaking.view less