Child Separation, Trauma & the Ex-Bank Robber: Jackie’s Story
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Jackie's story of trauma, substance abuse, and redemption after a life-changing event.
Join our patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Jackie grew up in Singapore as a bilingual only child, raised in top schools and even finding early fame as a pop star. In a country where drug possession carried the death penalty, her life could not have looked more different to where it eventually led. After moving to Australia, a traumatic event one night changed everything. From that point on, Jackie began using substances to cope with what she had experienced. Following a marriage breakdown and being separated from her child in another country, she turned to what she knew would numb the pain. What followed was a cycle of dangerous relationships, each one more volatile than the last. After experiencing domestic violence and homelessness, Jackie found herself with an ex-bank robber facing serious charges. In an act of loyalty that would change her life, she took the blame for firearms-related offences and ended up in prison. It was there, stripped of everything, that Jackie realised no one was coming to save her. And for the first time, she got on her knees and started to pray. TikTok: jac.macy Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal…
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