Ex-Cocaine Addict Gives Inside Look at 10 Years in a Medium Security Prison | Cassandra Degraw
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Cassandra DeGraw’s life took a dark turn when addiction led her down an unexpected path. After struggling with cocaine abuse, she was sentenced to 10 years in a medium-security prison, where she had to fight for survival, redemption, and a second chance at life. Following her release, Cassandra built a huge social media following, captivating millions with raw and unfiltered prison stories. But at the height of her online success, she made the bold decision to walk away from it all to refind herself and start a new journey. In this episode, she opens up about the harsh realities of prison life, the struggles of addiction and recovery, the pressures of social media fame, and what it truly takes to start over
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Connect with Cassandra Degraw:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.cassmichelle/.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandkids/
Website: https://getunfiltered.org/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itscassmichelle?_t=ZP-8tJ9jPtytnq&_r=1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsCassMichelle
Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Cassie's Journey Back to Social Media
00:04:15 The Journey to Self-Care and Wholeness
00:08:45 Unexpected Path to Addiction
00:13:08 Overcoming Addiction: A Personal Journey
00:17:56 From Addiction to Crime: A Personal Story
00:21:56 Initial Arrest and Felony Charges
00:26:31 From County Jail to Prison: A Better Experience?
00:31:02 Parenting Challenges During Incarceration
00:35:38 Unexpected Life in Prison
00:40:31 Life After Prison: Transitioning to a Creator
00:44:27 Coping with Emotional Disconnection in Relationships
00:49:15 Reflecting on Early Influencer Days
00:53:53 The Pressure of Viral Content Creation
00:58:18 DIY Prison Makeup Hacks with Skittles
01:02:12 Life in Prison: Working in Property and Laundry
01:06:48 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Content Creation
01:11:09 Preparing for an Exciting Session
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