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About "It was either drugs or a baby, and I chose my baby" | Struggle Street | Episode 11

"It was either drugs or a baby, and I chose my baby" | Struggle Street | Episode 11 In Episode Eleven, Wagga residents Katherine and Mason are recovering from the break-in that left their Housing Commission home trashed. Determined to make their home a safe haven, they’ve opened their doors to other young Wagga residents facing struggles of their own. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

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Title
"It was either drugs or a baby, and I chose my baby" | Struggle Street | Episode 11
Category
Society
Runtime
52 minutes
Language
English

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