In this gripping follow up to Episode 5, Mel reconnects with T to go deeper into the realities of heroin addiction. T shares how a $1000 a day habit led her into sex work, and the confronting experiences that came with it - moments of danger, disconnection, and survival in a world few truly understand.
With raw honesty, T speaks about the choices she made, the systems that failed her, and the resilience it took to keep going. This episode offers an unfiltered look at addiction - not just the physical toll, but the emotional and societal cost of staying alive.
If you haven’t yet heard Episode 5, “Life After Heroin Addiction,” we recommend starting there to understand T’s journey.
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