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True Life
I'm Working My Way Out of Poverty
Season 2012 E 14 • 06/16/2012

Quincy is having trouble supporting his wife and baby on a minimum wage job, and Courtney and her family must figure out a plan after receiving their third eviction notice.

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S2012 • E1
On the Mat

Being on the wrestling team at Lake Stevens High means training for six months in a year, intense dieting to make weight and rock-star status among your fellow students.
01/04/2012
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S2012 • E2
I'm a Sex Offender

Two young men are registered sex offenders: Justin wants to change the law to get himself off the registry, while Terry struggles to accept the consequences of his past.
01/18/2012
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S2012 • E3
I Have Diabetes

Three young people live with diabetes: Kristyn moves back home because of her medical costs, Matt's partying affects his blood sugar, and mom-to-be Jen is newly diagnosed.
01/18/2012
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S2012 • E4
I'm Addicted to Sex

Two young people are consumed by their sexual urges: Brittany's boyfriend can no longer keep up with her sex drive, while Isaax prioritizes sex over a career or relationship.
04/10/2012
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S2012 • E5
I Live with My Ex

Amber and Shawn share a bedroom even though their relationship is over, while Annie and Shawn broke up and became roommates, causing issues with his current girlfriend.
04/15/2012
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S2012 • E6
I'm Supporting My Man

Two women financially support their partners: Kayla's husband can't work until he gets his green card, and Sateema strips to pay the bills for her boyfriend and their kids.
04/15/2012
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S2012 • E7
I Have Orthorexia Nervosa

Three young people adhere to rigid diets: Spring eats only raw food, Andrew thinks "unsafe" foods will give him cancer, and Lauren limits herself to just 15 foods.
04/15/2012
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S2012 • E8
I'm Getting a Second Chance

Rocky struggles with his self-esteem after the surgery he had to remove excess skin from a lap-band procedure doesn't have the effect he'd hoped for.
04/15/2012
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S2012 • E10
I'm Breaking Up with My Best Friend

Kasey is getting turned off by Chelsea's juvenile behavior, while Allana's recent religious conversion has created a rift between her and BFF Christine.
05/22/2012
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S2012 • E11
I'm Addicted to Marijuana

Amybeth uses weed to control her severe panic attacks, Amere deals to support his eight-blunt-a-day habit, and Troy faces possible jail time for selling to an undercover cop.
06/14/2012
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S2012 • E14
I'm Working My Way Out of Poverty

Quincy is having trouble supporting his wife and baby on a minimum wage job, and Courtney and her family must figure out a plan after receiving their third eviction notice.
06/16/2012
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S2012 • E12
I'm Addicted to Caffeine

Three young people struggle with caffeine addiction and their health: Leandra had a seizure, Adam's heart almost gave out, and Crystal could be endangering her unborn baby.
06/16/2012
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S2012 • E13
I Have a New Stepparent

Ali's new stepdad is forcing her to move out, Fernando doesn't fit in with his stepbrothers, and Robyn worries her stepdad will come between her and her mom.
06/16/2012
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S2012 • E15
I Work for My Parents

Allie wants to take over her dad's car dealership, Nikki has trouble standing up to her mother, and Lee hates his role in the family business.
08/22/2012
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S2012 • E16
I Work with My Ex

Corey is working at his ex-girlfriend Hannah's hair salon, and Joel and Jessica write a novel together after their break-up.
08/29/2012
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S2012 • E17
I'm Giving My Boyfriend an Ultimatum

Massiel feels more like maid than a girlfriend to Eddie, and Amela hates the fact that her boyfriend Senad is a DJ.
09/05/2012
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S2012 • E18
I Hate My Hair

Two women are so ashamed of their hair they'll do anything to make it disappear. Aspiring stylist, Rachel, keeps her damaged locks hidden under a wig. Kristine is repulsed by her own body hair and going into debt to remove it.
10/06/2012
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S2012 • E19
I Have a Strange Habit

Kayliah and Emily have developed unusual coping mechanisms that are also destructive compulsions, but overcoming these is harder than expected.
10/06/2012
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S2012 • E20
I'm Addicted to Heroin

Ryan, Olivia and Chloe are living with heroin addictions and must try to get clean before their substance use consumes their lives.
10/06/2012
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S2012 • E21
I'm a Boxer in Detroit

Mooka and Shante box to help them beat the odds and find success outside of their hometown Detroit, but their extracurricular activities threaten to derail their goals.
10/06/2012
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S2012 • E22
I'm Coming Out 2

Tired of leading double lives, Dan and Ashley decide to reveal their sexual orientations to their conservative parents and friends.
10/10/2012
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