Community Ties

Davette grew up in Norwalk and Stamford. She got into trouble at school, was sent to jail as a teenager, and has been working towards a better life ever since. However, along the road has been a considerable amount of struggle; being fired from jobs because of her record, getting burned by broken promises of help, and getting caught up in the scene of selling drugs. Davette faced housing insecurity in her adult life until Open Doors in Norwalk stepped in and gave her a helping hand. Host Jack Pavia dives deep with Davette, asking her about her reflections on her trajectory, the system, the American Dream, and what Open Doors did to assist her.

Disclaimer: This episode includes profanities, discussion of mental illness, violence, suicide, and sexual assault. Not suitable for all audiences.