The conversation is with Jason, a 44-year-old man who is a relative of the Whitaker family, known for their unique lifestyle and living conditions. Jason shares his life story, including growing up in Illinois, getting into trouble with the law, and serving time in prison for aggravated battery and later for sexual assault on a minor. He also talks about his struggles with drug addiction and his efforts to stay clean. Jason has three children and four grandchildren, and he hopes to reconnect with his daughters and start a new life. He reflects on his past mistakes and the lessons he has learned, including the importance of asking someone's age before engaging in a relationship. Jason believes that prison does not rehabilitate people and that he has changed with age. He hopes to find a job, live life to the fullest, and reconnect with his family.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Jason grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
2. Jason is related to the Whitaker family through his father, who is the brother of the Whitaker family's father.
3. Jason moved to Central High School in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
4. Jason did not graduate from high school, but instead got his GED.
5. Jason has visited the Whitaker family every year.
6. Jason has three kids, with two daughters living in Wisconsin.
7. Jason has four grandkids.
8. Jason has spent about 15 years in prison for various offenses, including aggravated battery and MOB action.
9. Jason's biggest regret is going to prison for the second time for sexual assault on a minor.
10. Jason was 20 years old when he committed the crime, and the victim was 14 years old.
11. Jason did not know the victim's age at the time.
12. Jason is a sex offender due to this conviction.
13. Jason has struggled with drug addiction, including heroin and meth use.
14. Jason is currently going through a suboxone clinic to get clean.
15. Jason finds it harder to stay clean in West Virginia than in Illinois due to the prevalence of drugs.
16. Jason's favorite memory is the birth of his two daughters.
17. Jason talks to his oldest daughter, Jessica, but his youngest daughter does not have much to do with him.
18. Jason wants to get a job and a place of his own and live life to the fullest.
19. Jason is angry at himself for his past mistakes.
20. Jason thinks the most important lesson he has learned is to always ask someone's age.