Poly-Drug Addict interview-Victor
Soft White Underbelly
35 min, 10 sec
Victor shares his harrowing life experiences, from a troubled childhood to his current struggles with his wife's terminal illness and his own drug use.
Summary
- Victor grew up in various countries due to his father's missionary work and later moved to America.
- He describes his father as a desperate man trying to save the world and his mother as a sociopath with borderline personality disorder.
- Victor speaks about the impact his parents had on him, leading to a life filled with fear, violence, and a lack of love.
- He discusses his wife's failing health due to multiple organ failures and their struggles with homelessness and drug addiction.
- Victor recounts traumatic experiences, including being raped as a child, suicide attempts, and the deaths of his first wife and daughter.
Chapter 1
Victor introduces himself and speaks about where he grew up and his family's missionary background.
- Victor was born in Peckham, England and moved around a lot as his father was a missionary.
- He spent time in Romania and Bulgaria among other places before coming to America at around seven years old.
Chapter 2
Victor describes his parents' personalities and the effects they had on his upbringing.
- His father is portrayed as a man who is trying to save the world because he cannot save himself or his family.
- Victor's mother is described as more of a sociopath with a borderline personality disorder.
Chapter 3
Victor recounts his difficult childhood experiences, including constant moving and conflicts.
- Victor admits he was afraid of everything and got into many fights as he was perceived as weak.
- He conveys that he did not feel loved as a child and even now struggles to understand the concept of love.
Chapter 4
Victor talks about his wife's serious health issues and their impact on their lives.
- His wife is suffering from congenital heart failure, kidney failure, liver failure, and her thyroid is not producing any chemicals.
- Victor discusses the challenges they face with her health, including misdiagnosis and the struggle to get proper medical attention.
Chapter 5
Victor details his current living situation and his wife's place in a community for the homeless.
- Victor is living on the streets while his wife resides in a tiny home community for the homeless in North Hollywood.
- He mentions the use of drugs in their lives, with Victor starting on opiates at a young age due to an accident.
Chapter 6
Victor discusses the various drugs he uses and how they help him cope with life's hardships.
- He lists an array of drugs he uses, including Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, heroin, ecstasy, meth, and occasionally fentanyl.
- Victor also touches on homemade absinthe and other substances he consumes to manage his reality.
Chapter 7
Victor shares painful memories of his past, including the loss of his first wife and daughter.
- He recounts the tragic loss of his first wife and daughter in a car bombing meant for him due to his involvement in smuggling.
- Victor explains that he turned to illicit activities to provide for his daughter, following a path different from his 'good Christian' parents.
Chapter 8
Victor reflects on his dark view of the world and lessons he's learned throughout his tumultuous life.
- Victor expresses a deep-seated rage and a desire to inflict pain on a world he perceives as unjust.
- He believes that society does not want people to succeed and will destroy those who do well.
Chapter 9
Victor offers his philosophy on life, advising to numb oneself to pain while also finding love.
- He suggests that one should become emotionally numb to prepare for life's pains but also emphasizes the importance of love.
- Victor encourages giving everything to someone who loves you and to disregard the world's judgment.
Chapter 10
The interview concludes with Victor sharing his greatest life lesson and his thoughts on death.
- Victor believes the most important lesson is to numb oneself emotionally to avoid suffering and to find love if possible.
- He fears death not because of the pain but due to the ingrained belief in hell and the prospect of eternal suffering.
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