04 August 2024: Eugene Rider spent his childhood surrounded by violence and abuse, subsequently spending his early teen years between boys' homes and living on the street.

Finding fellowship and understanding in gang life, Eugene became involved with Black Power, a pathway that turned into crime, violence and ultimately prison.

Receiving the news of his father's death in prison served as a catalyst for change, Eugene decided he wanted to create another life and began to visualising how things could be different.

He shares his story of healing and redemption from the darkest of beginnings with Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald.

With thanks to NZ on Air.

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