A Few Screws Loose Episode 10: Unnatural Habitat.

Dan and P reflect on their childhoods and how growing up in the DC area during the peak of the crack epidemic may have contributed to our mental health issues.Both Dan and P were born into poverty and raised in high crime neighborhoods. P grew up in a project house that consisted of 10+ people and he thought everyone had random apartment inspections up until he was a teenager. He shares what it was like growing up as a bi-racial kid in a blended family.After Dan’s mother left his abusive father her and Dan ended up living in a homeless shelter for women and children. After getting on a government assistance program Dan’s mother and another family from the homeless shelter moved into a roach and rat infested apartment in one of the worst areas of the city. Dan shares his history with dropping out of school, becoming an alcoholic as a teenager, and eventually being sent to the juvenile detention center.(2:07) Introduction.(3:23) Dan’s Early Memories.(8:11) P’s Early Memories.(14:40) Family Matters, Sometimes.(20:29) Home Inspections.(28:40) The Era.(32:19) A Dollar and a Dream.(39:59) Drinking and Drugs.(51:05) Unnatural Habitat.(52:44) P’s Children.(59:09) The Effects of our Environments.(63:25) Words of Advice.If you enjoy A Few Screws Loose, please subscribe and leave us a review! Also check out out Youtube page for video clips of this week’s show!Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePodIG: @ScrewsLoosePodWeb: www.AFewScrewsLoose.comYou may also be interested in other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy