Tony discusses his childhood, family structure, and the death of his mother in 2008.

• Born in Half Moon Bay with a tight-knit family unit.
• Had a good childhood despite not being wealthy.
• Family faced challenges, including his father's alcoholism.

Tony talks about his near-graduation from high school and the impact of a breakup on his education.

• He was on track to graduate high school early but did not follow through due to a breakup.
• The breakup resulted in him not attending school anymore.

Tony recounts his descent into drug use, starting with marijuana at a young age and progressing to harder drugs.

• Began smoking marijuana at around age 12.
• Progressed to harder drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.

Tony discusses the physical effects of his drug use, such as posture issues and potential kidney damage.

• Notices posture problems, which he suspects may be related to drug use.
• Concerned about the impact of fentanyl on his kidneys.

Tony describes his experiences with homelessness and the challenges of surviving on the streets of San Francisco.

• Lives in San Francisco's Tenderloin district when on the streets.
• Describes the difficulty of maintaining basic living standards while homeless.

Tony talks about his family's awareness of his situation, his son, and his relationship with his child's mother.

• His family is aware of his struggles; he lost contact with his mother after she passed away.
• He has a son with a woman who also uses drugs, and they both occasionally see him.

Tony explains his financial difficulties and occasional petty theft to survive.

• Relies on EBT and sometimes resorts to stealing from stores for sustenance.
• He feels misunderstood when trying to pay for items in stores.

Tony reflects on his life choices, expressing regret over not completing high school and his aspirations.

• Regrets not finishing high school and not pursuing professional sports.
• Despite his current situation, he still has dreams and aspirations.

Tony shares his views on drug use, its role in his life, and his personal philosophy.

• Sees drugs as a way to cope with stress and maintain a level of functioning.
• Believes that if one knows how to use drugs properly, it can be a tool rather than a detriment.

Tony discusses his biggest fear of losing his son and how he wants to reestablish a meaningful connection with him.

• Fears not being a part of his son's life and the repercussions of his drug use.
• Wants to overcome his struggles to reconnect with his son and contribute positively to the world.

Tony talks about his time in prison and the important life lessons he has learned.

• Spent time in San Quentin prison and released only to be quickly re-incarcerated.
• Learned to create a 'credit barrier' around himself for protection.

Tony expresses his belief in a magical world and the personal 'spells' he possesses.

• Believes in a wizarding world similar to Harry Potter.
• Feels he has unique spells that can positively impact others.

Tony concludes his story with hopes for the future and a peaceful, productive life.

• Hopes to reconnect with his life and offer something significant to the world.
• Anticipates the day he can fully engage with life again and achieve his dreams.