💔My parents' divorce and the resulting neglect affected me deeply.
🛹Skateboarding became my escape and introduced me to a unique community.
💡Living in a traumatic environment made me question my own mental health.
🏞️I found solace in nature and the beauty of Aspen during my dad's sabbatical.
🔒Being locked up in a residential program forced me to confront my problems and seek help.
How did your parents' divorce affect you?
—Their divorce created a toxic and neglectful environment, leading me to rebel and feel lost.
Why did you turn to skateboarding?
—Skateboarding provided an escape from my troubled home life and introduced me to a supportive community.
Did you struggle with your mental health?
—Living in a traumatic environment made me question my own mental health, but it also strengthened my resilience.
How did your dad's sabbatical in Aspen impact you?
—Spending time in Aspen allowed me to reconnect with nature and find moments of peace amidst the chaos.
What did you learn from your time in the residential program?
—Being in the program forced me to confront my problems and seek help, leading me towards a path of healing and growth.
00:00I grew up in NorCal, having a relatively normal childhood.
03:30My parents' divorce and the resulting neglect turned my life upside down.
07:10Skateboarding became my passion and introduced me to new experiences.
10:07Living in a traumatic environment made me question my mental health.
18:40My dad's sabbatical in Aspen provided moments of solace and connection with nature.
27:00I ended up in a residential treatment program to address my problems.
32:50The program forced me to confront my issues and seek help for my well-being.
