In this video, host Joshua Berglan engages in a conversation with Daimon Allen, a civilly committed individual residing at Larned State Hospital. Daimon shares his personal story, discussing his past offenses, struggles with drug addiction, and the injustices he has faced within the facility. The conversation touches on topics such as the misconceptions surrounding civil commitment, the lack of proper treatment and care in such institutions, and the impact it has on individuals and their families. Daimon reflects on the lessons he has learned from his experiences and offers insights into the complex dynamics of the system. This insightful and thought-provoking video sheds light on the challenges faced by civilly committed individuals and highlights the need for reform in the mental health and criminal justice systems. 0:00 Introduction 0:05 Joshua Berglan introduces the video and the guest, Daimon Allen. 1:03 Background and previous interviews 1:10 Joshua mentions previous interviews with Taiza, a therapist, and discusses the injustices at the facility. 2:13 Phone interview with Daimon begins 2:23 Daimon shares his story and the reasons for his civil commitment. 7:41 Injustices and mistreatment in the facility 8:07 Joshua discusses the mistreatment and negligence experienced by civilly committed individuals across different facilities. 12:30 Mental health diagnoses and discrepancies 12:42 Daimon discusses the diagnoses he agrees and disagrees with, particularly the issue of being labeled with pedophilic disorder. 19:30 Effects of abuse and lessons learned 19:45 Daimon reflects on the long-lasting impact of abuse and emphasizes the importance of not taking loved ones for granted. 25:00 Preference for federal prison 25:17 Daimon and Joshua discuss the option of federal prison as potentially preferable due to better treatment and family involvement. 32:00 Healing and personal growth 32:23 Daimon shares that his experiences have shaped him and taught him valuable lessons about empathy and personal responsibility. 36:00 False hope and manipulation 36:11 Daimon criticizes the manipulative tactics used by the facility to dangle the possibility of progression and release without clear timelines. 43:00 Comparison with prison 43:13 Daimon and Joshua discuss the potential merits of federal prison compared to the current facility, including better visitation rights and less mistreatment. 49:02 Abuse within the facility 49:19 Daimon reveals that he was raped by another individual within the facility due to his vulnerability at the time.