Henry // Visited By The Cops As A Kid

1st Person | ep38 | Jul 12, 2017

In this episode, Henry recalls how he used to fight with his sister when he was younger and how one such fight led to the cops knocking on his front door. He shares how he felt in that moment and how his relationship with his sister has evolved over time.

Music featured in the episode: "Laissez Les Lazy" by Sweet Crude

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CULTURE | We head out into the city to meet people and get their firsthand stories about their own lives and experiences.

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