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In this interview, a 43‑year‑old participant recounts a turbulent life trajectory that led to methamphetamine addiction. She describes an early childhood in the foster‑care system, a period of material success with two homes, two cars, and a marriage that was later revealed to have been primarily for immigration paperwork. The death of her mother and the subsequent divorce triggered emotional distress. Seeking connection and validation, she turned to Grindr, where a sexual encounter introduced her to meth, which she describes as euphoric and affirming. The drug became a coping mechanism for deep‑seated self‑consciousness about her body and a longing for appreciation, marking the start of a downward spiral from a previously affluent lifestyle to addiction.
