In this episode, we interview San Quentin State Prison correctional officer “Mikey” who separated from the department and is now in law school.
He discusses his history of depression, which he traced back to early childhood. He recalls the impact of being a latch-key kid and being home alone frequently. His depressive symptoms were exacerbated over time, as he experienced the deaths of several significant male role models, most recently Sgt. Polanco who passed away in 2020.
