Facing Giants
Facing Giants is a podcast capturing stories of individuals who have struggled and are currently doing their best to stay on the right side of life. These stories are meant to motivate and inspire those of us who may be facing our own giants.
Episodes will be released on Youtube and all podcast platforms every other Wednesday.
Email us at; facinggiantspodcast@gmail.com to submit feedback, questions for the guests or to share your story of struggle and strength.
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Facing Giants
16 Alicia pt1 - Exotic Dancer, Addiction, Sex Work
Alicia, a young woman who faced immense challenges while growing up. Raised by a mother struggling with her mental health, Alicia's journey took her through the foster care system before finding a new home with her father and stepmother. Although things initially seemed to improve, tensions between Alicia and her stepmother grew over time, leading her down a path of self-destruction.
Searching for an escape from her troubled home life, Alicia found solace in the party scene, which eventually led to experimentation with various substances. Though maintaining a sense of control, everything changed when she met her match in cocaine. Severe addiction quickly took hold, constantly fixating on the comfort that would come with the next high.
In a bid for independence and escape, Alicia made the decision to move to Toronto. However, the allure of the big city only deepened her descent into the clutches of addiction. With limited options and desperate to support her habit, Alicia found herself working as an exotic dancer, further entangled in a world that seemed to offer no way out.
Email us at facinggiantspodcast@gmail.com to give us feedback, leave questions for the guests or share your own personal story of struggle, strength and resilience.
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