24 Vanessa pt1 - Motherhood, Addiction, Sex Work

Facing Giants

Send us a text

** WARNING ** - Mature subject matters discussed in detail. Listeners discretion is advised.
Vanessa, a young woman whose journey from well-intentioned high school student to substance abuse and sex work sheds light on the complexities of life's challenges.

Despite becoming pregnant in her final year of high school, she and her partner were determined to provide the best life for their child. However, as the pressures of parenthood and everyday life mounted, cracks began to appear in their relationship.

What initially started as an harmless escape for her difficulties soon spiraled into a full-blown addiction. As the well-intended parents struggled to fullfill the dream of a happy home, Vanessa found herself increasingly dependent on drugs to numb the stress and conflict in her life. But as her habit grew, so did the strain on their family.

Following the ending of their relationship, Vanessa's addiction real took a turn for the worse. Desperate for a way to sustain her addiction, Vanessa turned to sex work as a means of income. Though she grappled with shame and guilt, she felt trapped in a cycle she couldn't break free from. Despite the risks and consequences, she wasn't ready to distance herself from the substances that provided temporary relief from her reality.

Email us at [e-mail] to give us feedback, leave questions for the guests or share your own personal story of struggle, strength and resilience.
Follow on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/glow
License code: 3KRWODGH2WMLOI5L
https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/night-freedom
License code: BJAOZZZFHIHYUE4L
Artwork from: Vecteezy - paintingred