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Unhealed wounds, a thirst for unavailable men, and years of seeking salvation in temporary homes found twenty-one-year-old me on the doorstep of a decades-older sugar daddy. I thought my life was finally about to begin…

But dating Bradley was not the fairytale I expected.

When my dangerous binge of sex, substances, and scandal landed me in a detective’s office, I didn't suspect that the toughest questions would be the honest ones I had to start asking myself.

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Sex, Drugs, & Soul is the true story of my healing quest to discover grace within the shadow side of my psyche and behaviors.

Forced to come face-to-face with my tendencies toward people-pleasing and self-abandonment amidst grief and abuse, I finally realized what I had truly been missing—myself.

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Book Reviews

Sex,Drugs and Soul is a raw and deeply vulnerable memoir that will keep you turning the pages. I love the unpacking of Kristin's life that we get to do as she navigates her way to self discovery. We all go through things that we are too afraid to reveal and the bravery that Kristin shows in trying to find her genuine authentic self is addicting and inspiring! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

— Nikki Leigh

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This memoir offers amazing insights and lessons while also being a fast-paced and entertaining read. Life can throw a lot of curve balls... my main takeaway was to give myself grace and gentleness while navigating the ups and downs. Highly recommend for anyone experiencing grief, abuse, or those on a self-inquiry or personal development journey!

— Just Jurenka

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I recommend this book. Kristin shares her deepest feelings and revelations as she travels through time in grand fashion, only to remain stuck in a loop. Each story had me spellbound, like a loyal fan, rooting for the home team. There are lessons for all of us in her story. I admire her courage and commitment. Well done.

— Michael Christman

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I read this book in literally two days!!! The book is extremely well written and shows the author’s true vulnerability. It definitely leaves you wanting to know more. It leads you through her journey of pain and chaos to her self discovery. It’s raw, real, and intriguing. Highly recommend!!!

— Kassie Amerson

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Kristin tells her amazing life story with raw authenticity and she is such a natural storyteller that it’s easy to get lost in the story and feel like you are right there with her as events unfold. Definitely recommend for anyone who’s a fan of the human condition and the many truths that understanding one person’s life can teach us.

— Dean Patton

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