Randy Parker is currently at a crossroads in his life on Beyond The Gates. His life as Joey Armstrong’s enforcer could put him in direct conflict with his conscience and safety. Maurice P. Kerry knows what it’s like to reach the next destination in his life. The CBS star talked about his journey from homelessness and war.
Key Takeaways
- Kerry opened up about his journey of survival, which included personal stories of homelessness, PTSD, and life after war on the We’re Out of Time podcast.
- The BTG star is a self-proclaimed “girl dad.”
Kerry Gets Candid
Richard Taite, host of the We’re Out of Time podcast, sat down with Maurice P. Kerry to discuss his life, which included homelessness and war. The former U.S. Marine had to navigate the next chapter after serving. Kerry recalled a time when he was living out of his car.
“I lived in a blue Chevy Malibu… it didn’t even belong to me. I was using that as a base of operations for the next year,” Kerry said. “I was still in San Diego trying to figure it out, trying to make something work. I was also going through a divorce at the time.”
Kerry went through several life changes. He had the courage to ask friends and loved ones if he could crash at their place. He learned the kindness of people during those times.”One of those people I’m still in contact with… I probably wouldn’t be here without them,” he said.
During the interview, the actor also got real about his mental health. He opened up about his struggles with PTSD and how it can affect his ability to perform. Kerry is required to memorize several pages of lines, which can make it difficult.
“I have to work especially hard to be effective for everybody else,” he explained. “I don’t believe in being perfect, but I also don’t believe in being a drag for somebody who’s depending on me.”
Full-Time Father Outside Soaps
Outside of BTG, Kerry is mostly focused on his other full-time job: being a father to his daughter. Kerry calls himself a “proud girl dad.”
He spends all of his free time raising his daughter, who’s about to turn 17. “I’ve raised her by myself her whole life… just to see the person that she’s becoming… I’m proud of her,” Kerry mused.
Check out Kerry’s full interview on We’re Out of Time.
