Francesca Fattore had a loving childhood, a tight-knit Italian family, and a life that, on the surface, seemed worlds away from crime. But by her early teens, she was deep in a world of drugs, violence, and survival, running with dangerous people and making decisions that would ultimately land her behind bars.
In this real and raw episode, Francesca opens up about her descent from an innocent kid to a high-level drug dealer, the brutal realities of life on the streets, and the moment she had a gun to her head. She shares the shocking truth about addiction, prison, and the underworld that most people only ever see in films.
From the highs of fast money, first-class flights, and Rolexes to the crushing lows of addiction, overdoses, and the betrayal that landed her inside—this is as raw and unfiltered as it gets. And when she finally walked free, the real battle had only just begun.
Key moments and insights:
⏩ How childhood trauma shaped her choices – the family breakdown that sent her down a dangerous path. ⏩ The gateway to crime – how a young girl with no criminal background ended up dealing drugs. ⏩ The harsh reality of drug addiction – why it’s not just about willpower and how easy it is to get trapped. ⏩ Life in the criminal underworld – the violence, the power, and the moments that made her question everything. ⏩ The turning point – what finally made her walk away from the life that had defined her for so long. ⏩ Breaking the cycle – how she built a new life and what others need to know about real rehabilitation.
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