Topic: Self Harm

A speaker shares the emotional burden of being a 52-year-old black man during the dual crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and the murder of George Floyd. He describes the pain felt within his church community and the exhaustion of facing fingers pointed at the black community since the initial outbreak in Wuhan. The discussion draws parallels between the societal neglect of racial trauma and the experiences of victims of abuse or self-harm who are often ignored or silenced.

Latto speaks candidly about the severe impact of parental alienation, including his eldest daughter's struggles with self-harm and suicide attempts during their period of separation. He describes his current situation where one daughter refuses contact, but he maintains a "long game" perspective, focusing on who he wants to be when his children are adults. He details the physical toll of flying 210,000 miles over four years to maintain a presence in their lives.