Episode 10: The Prodigal Son

Jake Bostick's family moved to Del Rio as part of his dad’s job as a federal border agent. What started as a fresh start, turned to chaos. Jake was arrested during baseball tryouts for a reason that would disgrace his family. Hear his recollection of seeing his classmates openly use drugs in the classroom and how he lost a dear friend to drug-running and crime. The border’s dark underbelly nearly swallowed Jake whole. He left Del Rio to escape the downward spiral, but the border town never left him. Listen as he shares his journey from addiction to rebuilding his life, and the shocking realities of exactly what 40 bucks could get you just over the river. Listener discretion is advised.

00:00 Introduction to Border Kids
01:18 Meet Jake: A Border Kid's Story
02:04 Jake's Early Life and Family Background
04:10 Challenges and Realities of Border Life
07:21 Jake's Troubled Youth and Turning Point
17:45 Confronting the Consequences
20:42 A Lighthearted Shift: Language and Culture
22:11 First Day Cafeteria Confusion
23:15 Language Barriers and Lessons
24:30 Experiences of Discrimination
26:08 Community Support in a Border Town
27:55 Challenges and Dangers of Border Life
30:56 Misunderstandings About Border Life
34:08 Personal Reflections and Immigration Views
40:58 Memorable Anecdotes and Closing Thoughts





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