Childhood and Parental Divorce

• 💡 Kevin Ryan's earliest memory is of his parents announcing their divorce, which shaped his upbringing with split custody.
• 🎁 Despite the divorce, he fondly recalls receiving two Christmases annually, with his father often splurging on gifts.

Adventures and Childhood Injuries

• 🎯 As a child, Ryan engaged in adventurous activities like playing with BB guns and exploring the woods, which led to significant injuries.
• 🤕 A severe knee injury from a rope swing at age eight resulted in a shattered knee, requiring extensive medical attention and a makeshift stretcher.
• 🏂 Another serious injury occurred during snowboarding in high school, where he fractured his arm, necessitating a complex surgery with an external fixator.
• 🛠️ Throughout his youth, Ryan sustained multiple injuries, including a broken wrist requiring a two-year cast and bone grafting, often due to being overweight and lacking upper body strength.

Childhood Pastimes and Mischief

• 🌲 Summers were spent exploring the woods, building forts from construction site materials, and engaging in activities like crayfishing and playing baseball.
• 🐝 He recounts a prolonged