My Dad Let Me Down Then Drugs Took Over

In this interview (0:03-7:53), Joseph Stefen, a 61-year-old man from Pasadena, California, shares his experiences with homelessness, drug use, and his childhood.

Key points from the interview:

Homelessness and Drug Use (0:17-0:46): Joseph states he chose to "take a break from reality" which led to homelessness. He admits to drug use since 2015.
Childhood and Family (0:53-3:04): His parents divorced when he was five. His mother remarried a man Joseph describes as an "apostle" who raised him and his siblings as his own. Despite feeling loved, Joseph recalls his natural father beating him, which he attributes to a mixture of his father's pressures and his own irresponsibility. He mentions the divorce was traumatizing, and he longed for his parents to be back together.
Life Before Drugs (3:38-4:12): Before drugs, Joseph was a high school student, a boy scout, and an athlete on the track and cross country teams. He even boasted being the fastest runner on every post when he joined the army.
Current Living Situation (4:15-4:49): He sleeps around MVP or Monument Valley Park and tries to be inconspicuous, always picking up litter.
Regrets and Life Decisions (5:14-6:50): Joseph expresses regret over not accepting an offer to take over an electric business when he was younger. He states his father let him down the most, attributing it to his father's emotional and psychological problems, describing him as bipolar with extreme mood swings. He also regrets driving while inebriated, which led to two DUIs.
Outlook on Life (7:11-7:44): Despite his circumstances, Joseph doesn't feel his life turned out "wrong," stating "it is what it is." He acknowledges his choices led him to this life but is considering returning to work and a "regular life" as he gets older and tires of his current situation.