Ann Fisher and Sandeep Garcha
Recorded
August 20, 2020
36:08 minutes
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Id:
mby019984
Description
Sandeep "San" Garcha (43) discusses his life choices, addictions, and goals with his friend, Ann Fisher [no age given].Subject Log / Time Code
San begins to share his story from the beginning.
San talks about the loss of his dad, who died of a stroke. "When I lost the guidance of my dad, no one picked up the ball."
San talks about being on parole. After 11 years in prison, he became an electrician, then an elevator mechanic.
San discusses the support needed after leaving prison. "If you're coming out after 11 years, everything is new to you."
San tells the story of finding out he was HIV+.
Ann asks San what has changed for him.
San reflects on his time in prison. "It's something else when someone has your freedom in their hand."
San says his three year goal is to be clean, At the time of this recording, San has been clean for 9 months.
San describes losing his grandmother while he was in jail. Her last words were, "he's gold to me."
Participants
- Ann Fisher
- Sandeep Garcha