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July 10, 2025 97 mins

This is Part 2

TW: Addiction, Overdose, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Miscarriage. Please listen with caution and take care of yourself.

In this deeply heartfelt episode, Taylar sits down with one of her oldest friends, Madison, for an honest conversation about growing up, addiction, healing, and the messy beauty of transformation. What unfolds is a powerful story of resilience, friendship, and reclaiming self-worth after years of struggle.

Together, they reflect on childhood experiences that shaped their relationships, self-image, and the paths they took through adolescence and early adulthood. Madison bravely shares her journey through addiction, the impact of toxic relationships, and the legal and emotional consequences that followed. Through it all, she speaks with raw vulnerability about what it takes to come home to yourself, break generational patterns, and begin again.

This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear, that we’re never truly alone in our struggles, and that the willingness to share our stories can become medicine for both ourselves and others.

💛If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction you can call (844) 289-0879 or visit www.drughelpline.org

💛If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual abuse please call (800)-656-4673 or visit www.rainn.org

💛If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation please call or text 988 or visit www.988lifeline.org

Follow Madison on IG @starfacedxmad

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