Former heroin addict reveals what saved her life

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Listener Nikki* used to be addicted to heroin but is now 3 years sober.

Take a listen as she shares her story and reveals what finally got her on the right path.

This week on #TheFixer: Thabo, a friend of the show, recently wrote to Stacey and J Sbu about the struggles he has been facing with his brother, who is addicted to a drug called Whoonga.

His relationship with his brother is almost non-existent, it has also caused his relationship with his mother to deteriorate.

*name changed to protect listener's identity
25 Aug 2021 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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