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Five Years Trapped With Her Cocaine Dealer with Gladys Seisay | The Hopeaholics Podcast


In this powerful episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Gladys Seisay shares her raw and unfiltered journey from growing up in Sierra Leone to navigating trauma, addiction, domestic violence, jail, and ultimately fighting her way back to freedom. What started as teenage rebellion turned into alcohol abuse, cocaine addiction, and a five-year abusive relationship that nearly cost her everything. Gladys opens up about losing her eyesight at seven, surviving sexual assault, being arrested instead of her abuser, and the spiritual moments that kept her alive in her darkest hours. This episode is a testament to resilience, faith, and the reality of how trauma and addiction intertwine. If you or someone you love is struggling, this conversation is proof that no matter how far you fall, recovery is possible. Her story highlights how unhealed pain can manifest in destructive cycles, but also how courage and self-awareness can break them. The vulnerability she brings to this conversation sheds light on the hidden layers of shame, manipulation, and trauma bonding that many people silently endure. Through honesty and reflection, Gladys shows what it truly takes to reclaim your voice and your power. This is more than a story about addiction — it’s a story about survival, accountability, and hope.


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Timestamps:
00:02:26 - Born in Sierra Leone
00:04:54 - The Tennis Ball Accident (Loss of Sight)
00:09:54 - Discovering Hidden Siblings
00:12:38 - Crashing Her Mom’s Car at 18
00:13:02 - Sexual Assault During Blackout
00:16:59 - Quitting Weed Cold Turkey
00:19:59 - “Electric Cain” Alter Ego
00:23:19 - Cocaine Changes Everything
00:27:11 - Slapped in the Uber
00:28:20 - Arrested Instead of Him
00:29:58 - 40 Women in the Tank
00:31:27 - Bible in Jail Moment
00:34:43 - 52 Weeks of Domestic Violence Classes
00:41:30 - Confessing Relapse on Final Class
00:42:31 - Becoming “Crazier” to Escape