Ron Patterson finds it difficult to be around other people, leading to a life on the streets of Ocean Beach. Later, Ron makes a major change and seeks to leave homelessness behind. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.com
Growing up in remote Oregon, Ron Patterson found it difficult to be around other people.
After a stint in the U.S. Navy, he became further isolated and longed for a change of scenery. A random dart throw on a map led him to the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego, where he ended up homeless. Many years later, after police discovered his camp, Patterson got a chance to finally find a home.
Hear Patterson's personal story in a new episode of "My First Day," a KPBS Explore podcast that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home.
