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Adams had a difficult childhood.

His father, an officer in the United States Army, had fought in Korea, and died while stationed in Germany when Adams was still a teenager.

After his father's death, Adams returned to the United States with his mother and brother.

Upon his return, Adams has stated that he encountered institutional injustice which made him a target for bullies at school.

As a result, Adams was unhappy and became actively suicidal.

After being hospitalized three times in one year for wanting to end his life, he decided " you don't kill yourself ; you make revolution.