Felicia Djamirze sits down with Abbie to discuss her incredible story, which she has detailed in her memoir Accessory. On paper, Felicia had the odds stacked against her. Growing up in a housing commission in Western Sydney, she did what she could to escape the cycle of poverty and violence at home. Felicia became a three-time Miss Australia pageant winner, but also became involved with the wrong side of the law. After a raid on her home left her with not only severe injuries, but also a drug supply sentence, Felicia was forced to re-think everything – eventually becoming a counsellor and advocate for women's justice.

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CREDITS 

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield
Guest: Felicia Djamirze @feliciadjamirze 
Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball
Digital and Social and Video Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon 
Social and Video Producer: Justin Hill @jus_hill
It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh 

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This episode contains discussions of domestic violence and addiction. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, is available 24 hours/7 days via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or at www.lifeline.org.au and via 1800Respect by calling 1800 737 732 or at www.1800respect.org.au. For addiction support, help is available via the National Alcohol and other Drug Hotline by calling 1800 250 185.

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