#42 - Kirsty: Escaping Abuse, Overcoming Addiction, Building Self-Worth & Paying Her Lived Experience Forward

WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault including graphic descriptions of violence, trauma & abuse

Matt explores Kirsty&aposs journey through amphetamine addiction and the challenges of navigating complex relationships. Kirsty shares her experiences with substance misuse and how it shaped her life, reflecting on her upbringing and family dynamics. 

Kirsty courageously shares the weight of her previous relationships, shedding light on the impact of exploitation and multiple abusive partners who brought her to arrest and then reaching out for help.  Kirsty delves into the psychological effects of trauma bonding, vividly illustrated through her first-hand experiences. 

Kirsty&aposs narrative is punctuated by victories, including marking her six-year sobriety milestone and embracing her role as a valued DWP Peer Mentor for the UK&aposs leading third sector provider of drug and alcohol services, Change Grow Live. 

Believe in People explores addiction, recovery and stigma.

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