
A Young Life of Crime: Raj
From Soberly Speaking by Julia Rangiheuea
March 22, 2026 · 45 min · Season 4 · Episode 11
About this episode
Raj shares his journey from a life of crime and addiction to starting over in his twenties.
Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault. Raj's earliest memory is of his father leaving him on the side of the road to teach him a lesson. It was the first of many moments that taught him emotions weren't safe to show. By his teens, he was selling and using. What began at parties didn't stay there and one line led to another until he was moving large amounts of drugs and dealing weapons. Two stints in jail later, the reality of that life had nothing left to romanticise. Now in his twenties, Raj is starting over. In this episode, he talks about how he got in, what it cost him and why he's adamant about one thing: there's nothing gangster about it. Follow Raj on Instagram: @Emceerajj_ Creator & Host: Julia Rangiheuea Ready to share your story? Email: hello@soberlyspeaking.com.au Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy…
People in this episode
Host: Julia Rangiheuea
Guest: Raj
Topics covered
- addiction
- drug dealing
- personal transformation
- mental health
- crime
- recovery
Keywords
- addiction
- drug dealing
- mental health
- recovery
- personal story
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Soberly Speaking, National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline
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