A los 14, me drogaba con mi padre y vendía drogas con él | Octavio #Penitencia 189 #México
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Takeaways
- ❖Octavio began consuming drugs at age 12 and by 14, he was actively using and selling drugs alongside his father in Garibaldi.
- ❖His older brother sexually abused him and his younger brother, a cycle of violence that continued when the older brother later abused his own children, leading to a 70-year prison sentence.
- ❖Parental neglect was extreme; his mother encouraged his drug use to manage withdrawal symptoms, and his parents were unaware they were first cousins.
- ❖Octavio's criminal activities, including home invasions, intensified after his parents' deaths, fueled by grief, addiction, and a desire for control.
- ❖Incarceration unexpectedly provided a path to sobriety from hard drugs and a space for self-reflection, allowing him to break free from immediate addictive behaviors.
- ❖He expresses deep resentment towards his siblings for blaming him for his parents' deaths and for their lack of support, leading him to disown them emotionally.
- ❖Octavio acknowledges his own struggle with violent impulses towards children, a direct consequence of his childhood abuse, but states he has always managed to contain them.
- ❖Music, specifically rap composition, has become a therapeutic outlet in prison, allowing him to express his experiences and find a sense of purpose and community.
Insights
1Early Exposure to Drugs and Crime
Octavio began selling cigarettes and gum in Garibaldi with his mariachi father at age 12. He started experimenting with drugs (cocaine) at 12 in the 'bathrooms' of Garibaldi, which were actually drug dens. By age 14, his father, who also used drugs, initiated him into using and selling drugs together, teaching him how to 'expurgate' (prepare) drugs and sell marijuana and 'monas' (inhalants). This parental involvement normalized drug use and dealing as a means of income and bonding.
Yo tenía este 12 años... empiezo a experimentar uno la droga... Ya cuando mi padre se entera, él me dice, 'Ven, pasa.' Me mete a su cuarto y me dice, 'Yo también me drogo escondida de tu madre, ¿no?' Y empezamos a tener una relación más cercana yo y mi papá en base a las drogas. Ah, sí. En base a eso me decía, 'Expúrgala y vamos a fumar.' Y y así, ¿no? Y entonces, ¿qué tenías cuando empezaste a drogarte con tu papá? Así, con mi padre ya tenía 14. ... mi padre se acercaba y me decía, 'Ten, hijo, ven, ten esta mamila de monas y ten esta bolsa de mota. Ya no vendas dulces, ya no vendas cigarros, siéntate en esa silla, todos te van a llegar a comprar.'
2Intergenerational Sexual Abuse and Parental Denial
Octavio and his younger brother were sexually abused by their older brother. Their parents dismissed their claims, refusing to believe them. This older brother was later imprisoned for 70 years for the sexual abuse and kidnapping of his own children, demonstrating a horrifying cycle of violence.
Desafortunadamente yo y mi hermano sufrimos abusos del hermano más mayor, ¿no? Él ahorita está en cárcel también, de hecho, porque pues también tuvo un problema idéntico como el que tuvo con nosotros de violencias, pero con sus hijos, abuso de sus hijos. ... mi madre, ¿qué me dice? Tú no sabes, es mi hijo y aún así no nos creen a mí y a mi hermano.
3Parental Neglect and Unconventional Upbringing
Octavio describes a chaotic home environment marked by extreme neglect. His parents, who were first cousins and unaware of their relation until Octavio was 8, provided little structure or care. His mother ate outside with her animals, and children ate from pots. His mother even supplied him with medication to prevent epileptic seizures caused by drug withdrawal, effectively enabling his addiction.
No, en mi casa no nos sentábamos ni a una mesa. Mi padre en su cuarto encerrado, mi mamá se salía con sus gatos y sus perros a la calle con sus platos de comida a comer afuera en la calle. ... Y en una cena navideña, nos dimos cuenta que eran primos mi papá y mi mamá, ¿no? Sí, primos hermanos. ... mi mamá también misma fomentaba eso, que yo me tomara ese medicamento. Mi mamá me decía, 'Ven, cómpratelo, no te quiero ver así.' Te pones morado, te pones de colores.
4Crime as a Response to Loss and Perceived Guilt
After his parents' deaths, Octavio's criminal activities escalated, moving from petty theft to home invasions. He felt immense guilt over his parents' passing, partly due to his own aggressive behavior while under the influence and his mother's death during his unexpected visit from rehab. The perceived blame from his siblings and the need for money further pushed him into more serious crime.
todo fue a base de eso, de que mis padres fallecieron y pues ya no me gustó el el estar en esa casa porque los escuchaba, los los oía... en la culpa que yo tenía, que unos días antes había peleado con ellos, que unos días antes le había dicho a mi mamá, 'Ojalá y teeras, ojalá y te gane la enfermedad.' ... Ahí fue cuando empezaste. Sí, dije, 'Bueno, si de todos modos lo dicen y ahorita te ocupo el dinero, pues ahí los veo en su casa.' y me empezó a llamarme más la adrenalina de meterme a sus casas mientras dormía.
5Incarceration as a Path to Sobriety and Self-Reflection
Despite the harsh realities of prison, Octavio found an unexpected path to sobriety from hard drugs like crystal meth and clonazepam. The absence of these substances in prison allowed his body and mind to heal, ending his epileptic seizures and enabling him to see the sun without discomfort. He also discovered a passion for rap music, using it as a therapeutic outlet for expression and a means to connect with others, finding a sense of purpose previously lacking.
Tuve que estar aquí para poder dejar esa adicción del Juan. Y después de 5 años que llevo aquí ya no me dan ataques epilépticos. Ya puedo ver el sol sin que me volteé la mirada, porque ya no veía el sol. ... me gusta la música, pero aquí pues les ayudo en todo para yo mantener la mente. Se me va más rápida. Sí, con ocupado. ... soy compositor de mis canciones, pero soy este, pues soy rapero, pero me gusta escribir mis canciones.
Lessons
- Recognize and address intergenerational trauma and abuse within families, understanding that cycles of violence often repeat if not intervened.
- Prioritize early intervention and mental health support for children exposed to neglect, abuse, or drug environments, as these experiences profoundly shape adult behavior.
- Challenge societal judgments based on appearance (e.g., tattoos) and instead seek to understand the complex life stories and underlying pain that may lead individuals down difficult paths.
- Advocate for comprehensive rehabilitation programs within the justice system that go beyond mere incarceration, focusing on addiction recovery, psychological support, and skill development to foster genuine reinsertion into society.
- Support initiatives that provide safe spaces and creative outlets, like music or art, for incarcerated individuals to process trauma, express themselves, and find new purpose.
Notable Moments
Octavio's mother dies of a heart attack upon seeing him after he escaped rehab, an event he feels immense guilt over.
This moment highlights the tragic consequences of his addiction and the deep emotional toll it took on his family, leading to profound guilt and further criminal behavior for Octavio.
His older sister stabs their abusive older brother and father for protecting him, after the older brother attempted to abuse her son.
This dramatic event exposes the severe, unaddressed intergenerational abuse within the family and the desperate measures taken by victims when authorities or parents fail to protect them.
The Garibaldi plaza, where Octavio and his father sold drugs, is shut down after a police car runs over a child and a politician's daughter jumps into the subway.
This event marked the end of his father's mariachi career and their primary source of income from drug dealing, forcing Octavio to seek other, more dangerous, criminal avenues.
Octavio finds sobriety from hard drugs and discovers a passion for rap music while incarcerated.
This marks a turning point where prison, ironically, becomes a place of unexpected healing and self-discovery, allowing him to break free from destructive addictions and find a new form of expression and purpose.
Quotes
"Yo también me drogo escondida de tu madre, ¿no? Y empezamos a tener una relación más cercana yo y mi papá en base a las drogas."
"No, en mi casa no nos sentábamos ni a una mesa. Mi padre en su cuarto encerrado, mi mamá se salía con sus gatos y sus perros a la calle con sus platos de comida a comer afuera en la calle."
"¿Qué te falta? ¿Que te sigamos queriendo, que pierdas a tu hijo, que nos pierdas a nosotros? ¿Que pierdas una mano? que llegue sin un pie o sin un ojo, eso te falta para que te dejes de drogar."
"Hoy desde la cana firmes para el guero, confilero, para el perro el borrega que cae primero. Ten cuidado, ñero por andar en mal las mañas puedes acabar detrás de estas rejas oxidadas."
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