Summary - Episode 210 A Journey for the Betterment of People
by Liz
Starts early morning at the Katz home. Ben awakes his dad with a story about his
experience last night while going to food village. On the way home, he was approached
by a prostitute and although he didnít accept her offer, he had a conversation with
her. This informed Ben of a whole different world out on the streets. This realization
prompts him to want to help other people, but not as part of a group specializing
in that area, all on his own. Ben calls his dad that morning to complain about how
people like him only help others to make a profit. While on the streets, mapping
out a strategy, Ben calls Laura to explain to her what heís doing and why sheís also
part of the problem.
Todd mocked a party invitation he received, gave Katz pointers on what not to do
during a first date. He talked about his home state of Florida and how he barely
graduated college. He complained about an old boss that he had as a messenger in
New York and the problems heís experienced with roaches in his apartment there. He
discussed his philosophy on parents vacationing from there children. He shared his
views on smoking, condom brand loyalty and restaurants changing normal tasting recipes.
He also let the doctor know how to tell whether a band was good or not and how much
seeing a good one can cost.
Sandra spent the first portion of the session venting about all the negativity in
her life. How she wanted to become less superficial and overcome the problems of
her childhood and that Katz wasnít making her feel better. When he could get a word
in, they talked about her sister and Sandra even told him how much she appreciated
his therapy.
Ben called again, from home this time and admitted that he hadnít yet helped anyone.
Dad gave him some advice on how to break the ice. At the bar, Stanley tells a golf
joke and is made uncomfortable when Jonathan asks him if heís even been with a prostitute.
Ben finally does confront a person, but itís actually a family friend that he didnít
recognize. The pressure becomes too much for Ben and he gives up volunteering, after
only 3 days.
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