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I Was a Homeless Crack Addict

Heather’s story is one of grit, honesty, and transformation. In this raw and unfiltered episode, she opens up about two years spent homeless on the streets of Toronto, the cycles of relapse and short-lived sobriety, and what it really takes to get—and stay—sober. Heather shares the truth about battling urges, old habits, and the voices in her head, plus how journaling, service to others, and finally letting people in changed everything.

We talk about:

How addiction is never just about the drugs—and why the cravings for validation, excitement, or escape can be just as hard to fight

Why relapse…

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