Ep.11 Lara on her violent childhood and early exposure to drugs, no filter

Warning: Distressing contents regarding sexual and emotional abuseLara grew up in a family of Catholics. From the frequent beatings from her volatile father to the severe canings by the nuns at school as a young girl, Lara experienced fear and terror throughout her early childhood. She started smoking at 9 years of age, was sent to youth centres at 12 and was in prison by 18.Listen to her very candid, honest story of ‘The crazy junkie Lara’ to now, having a Diploma in Community Welfare, the Lara that’s giving back and helping others. “Whatever your story is, there’s someone in the world that has it ten times worse.” - Lara