Gutter Glitter: Memoir of an Addict

As part of her cancer management, Kirsty attended an alternative health clinic, where she met the anarchic Sam. Her energy and positive outlook, in spite of her Stage 4 brain tumour, was awe inspiring. The retreat forced participants to confront their mortality, which at twenty-two, Kirsty had yet to explore. Soundtrack: ‘Free’ by Rudimental ft. Emile Sande https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDPW_g2A...

Kirsty and her mum, Tiina, discuss how Kirsty's intense self-loathing & teenage anorexia impacted the entire family and recognising when it was time to get help. Shop the book (paperback & eBook): https://www.kirstenmoore.com.au Full memoir playlist - Spotify Music & Memoir playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SZm3MU4hdGpqdL6Q81TUM Linktree - Everything else! https://linktr.ee/kirsten_m...

As Kirsty’s diet improved, her symptoms should have been subsiding, however the pain in her back worsened and breathing suffered. In this chapter Kirsty reveals a devastating diagnosis. Soundtrack: ⁠⁠‘Laughing With’ ⁠⁠by Regina Spector https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pxRXP3w-sQ Shop the book (paperback & eBook): https://www.kirstenmoore.com.au Full memoir playlist - Spotify Music & Memoir playlis...

As Kirsty began her tertiary education her health, which should have been improving, continued to decline. Soundtrack: ‘She's okay’ by Kirsten Moore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9SgHWT3x6w Shop the book (paperback & eBook): https://www.kirstenmoore.com.au Full memoir playlist - Spotify Music & Memoir playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SZm3MU4hdGpqdL6Q81TUM Linktree - Everything else!...

Kirsty and her mum, Tiina, share their perspectives of Kirsty’s early years; from childhood anxiety, to mild learning difficulties & even the hellscape that is primary school orienteering. Soundtrack: ‘Ragdoll’ by Kirsten Moore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiNIO3EjPyI Shop the book (paperback & eBook): https://www.kirstenmoore.com.au Full memoir playlist - Spotify Music & Memoir playlist ht...

Kirsty's passion for singing & performance should have increased my confidence. Instead, it evolved into a protective obsession with fame & physical appearance. By Year 12 she was suffering both chronic pain & anorexia which followed her into her tertiary studies. Soundtrack: ‘Ana’s Song (Open Fire)’ by Silverchair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNK_r2QAXAo Shop the book (paperback &...

As a chubby, hypersensitive child, Kirsty felt criticism deeply over the school years, eventually seeking solace in fad dieting and attention from boys. Soundtrack: ‘Precious Things’ by Tori Amos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Croz1_USr3U Shop the book (paperback & eBook): https://www.kirstenmoore.com.au Full memoir playlist - Spotify Music & Memoir playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SZm...

Kirsty is confronted by reality when she finds herself in rehab for opiate (painkiller) addiction on NYE and wonders 'How the F#*k did I get here?' Shop the book (paperback & eBook): https://www.kirstenmoore.com.au Full memoir playlist - Spotify Music & Memoir playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SZm3MU4hdGpqdL6Q81TUM Linktree - Everything else! https://linktr.ee/kirsten_moore

‘Gutter Glitter’ is the debut memoir from Kirsten Moore. A gritty personal insight into opioid addiction, mental illness and survival against all odds. Here's a sneak peak. Shop the book (paperback & eBook): https://www.kirstenmoore.com.au Full memoir playlist - Spotify Music & Memoir playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SZm3MU4hdGpqdL6Q81TUM Linktree - Everything else! https://linktr.ee/ki...