True Life
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- S2009 E1 - True Life Resolutions: Made and KeptDecember 30, 20081 h 5 minThey went to extremes and battled their demons, stared down their fears and chased their dreams.Available to buy
- S2009 E2 - I'm Addicted to MedsJanuary 25, 200942minSnorting an illegally obtained narcotic, is just as dangerous as snorting a line of cocaine.Available to buy
- S2009 E3 - I'm a NuyoricanJanuary 24, 200942minThey are the descendants of Puerto Ricans who immigrated to New York City and they straddle two very different and often conflicting worlds.Available to buy
- S2009 E4 - I Can't SleepJanuary 31, 200942minHow would you feel if you never got a good night of sleep? For the more than twenty million Americans who suffer from chronic sleep disorders, that feeling is agony. In this episode of True Life, three young people try to function at school, work and home while seriously being sleep deprived.Available to buy
- S2009 E5 - I'm a College FreshmanJanuary 30, 200942minThere is nothing like the feeling of kissing your mother goodbye and moving into your first room away from home, but being a college freshmen means more than just going to frat parties and football games.Available to buy
- S2009 E6 - I'm a High School FreshmanMarch 13, 200942minExcitement and anticipation; anxiety and even fear. What were you feeling when you walked into high school for the first time? In this episode of True Life, you'll meet three Long Island teens navigating their way through the ups and downs of freshman year at Roslyn High.Available to buy
- S2009 E7 - I'm Placing My Baby for AdoptionMarch 20, 200942minIf you were young, single and pregnant, with no viable means to support yourself, would you place your baby for adoption? In this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young women facing the agonizing decision of whether to parent their babies or let them be raised by someone else.Available to buy
- S2009 E8 - I'm ElopingMarch 20, 200942minWhat if you threw a wedding and nobody came? In this episode of True Life, you're invited to meet two couples who actually planned it just this way. As the economy worsens, more and more young people are foregoing traditional celebrations and eloping. Exchanging vows in private, less-costly ceremonies, unbenounced to even their closest family and friends.Available to buy
- S2009 E9 - I'm Addicted to PornJanuary 27, 200942minAdmit it, you've snuck a peek at least once or twice. Maybe on occasion you've checked it out even more than that. But imagine living with a compulsion to watch or even engage in pornography all the time. On this episode of True Life, you'll meet three young people who feel they're actually porn addicts.Available to buy
- S2009 E10 - I'm Uncomfortable With My New BodyApril 26, 200942minWhat if you lost a massive amount of weight only to find you were still desperately unhappy with the way you looked? On this episode of True Life you'll meet two young people who have lost hundreds of pounds, but are still struggling to come to terms with their new bodies.Available to buy
- S2009 E11 - I'm Losing My HairMay 1, 200942minIt affects more than 55 million Americans in the United States, 40% of those affected are women. We're talking about hair loss. On this episode of True Life you'll meet three young people grappling with the emotional impact of premature balding.Available to buy
- S2009 E12 - I Don't Like My Small BreastsMay 2, 200942minThere's nothing unusual about a woman who wants larger breasts. But what if you're so unhappy with your cup size that it becomes an obsession? On this episode of True Life you'll meet two young people whose fixation with their small breasts is keeping them from living normal and happy lives.Available to buy
- S2009 E13 - I'm Stuck at HomeMay 14, 200942minWhat if you were years out of high school but regularly sleeping in the same bedroom you had as a kid? That's the often-humiliating reality for the millions of twenty-somethings who are still living at home with their parents. On this episode of True Life, you'll meet three young people who are doing everything they can to leave their all-too-comfy nests.Available to buy
- S2009 E14 - I'm Looking For My SiblingMay 23, 200942minWhat if you have a brother or sister you've never met, but desperately want to find? When parents break apart, their children sometimes grow up cut off from one another. On this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young people determined to reconnect with their long lost siblings.Available to buy
- S2009 E15 - I Don't Like My Large BreastsJune 6, 200942minMany women would love to have bigger breasts, but what's it like when you feel blessed with too much of a good thing? On this episode of True Life you'll meet three young women who believe that being unusually top-heavy is preventing them from finding happiness.Available to buy
- S2009 E16 - I'm BisexualJune 5, 200941minWhat's it like if your sexual orientation crosses traditional boundaries and confounds straights and gays alike? On this episode of True Life you'll meet three young people entering the sometimes treacherous tunnel of love as they grapple with their attraction to both sexes.Available to buy
- S2009 E17 - I'm Having TwinsJune 24, 200943minThe tears, the diaper changes, the utter lack of sleep. Adding a baby inevitably rocks your world, but what's it like to have two at once? On this episode of True Life you'll meet several young women who are struggling to care for newborn twins, without losing their minds.Available to buy
- S2009 E18 - I'm Ending My MarriageAugust 30, 200942minIf you've ever been in a failed relationship, then you know breaking up is always hard to do. But when a union starts to fall apart after sacred vows are exchanged, homes have been shared, and children are involved, the effects can be devastating. In this episode of True Life you'll meet two young couples suddenly faced with marriages on the brink.Available to buy
- S2009 E19 - I Hate My TattoosSeptember 6, 200942minOver one-third of all Americans currently sport at least one tattoo. But what happens when you come to hate the markings you've permanently etched into your skin? On this episode of True Life you'll meet three young people desperate to get rid of the tats, they feel, prevent them from fulfilling their potential.Available to buy
- S2009 E20 - I'm PolyamorousSeptember 13, 200942minMost of us probably feel that maintaining a healthy monogamous relationship is more than enough to handle, but what's it like if you believe that true physical and emotional fulfillment can only be achieved with committed attachment to multiple partners? On this episode of True Life you'll meet two young people exploring the world of polyamory.Available to buy
- S2009 E21 - I'm Changing My GenderSeptember 18, 200942minAre you a boy or are you a girl? For most of us, the answer is an easy one, but for anyone whose sex organs differ from how they perceive their own gender, these are questions that can cause anguish. On this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young people taking extreme measures to bring their bodies and minds into alignment once and for all.Available to buy
- S2009 E22 - I'm a FanboySeptember 18, 200942minAt some point or another, most of us fall in love with the work of pop culture, a movie, videogame, or maybe a comic book character. But if your enthusiasm goes over the edge and becomes all-consuming, then you're probably a fanboy. In this episode of True Life you'll meet three young people whose passion for their geeked out hobbies is so intense, it's completely taken over their lives.Available to buy
- S2009 E23 - I'm Rehabbing My InjurySeptember 18, 200943minWhat's it like to be at the top of your game only to be suddenly incapacitated in the blink of an eye? On this episode of True Life you'll meet three young athletes struggling to overcome injuries threatening to derail their dreams for the future.Available to buy
- S2009 E24 - I'm a Sports FanaticSeptember 18, 200942minYou've seen them, heard them, you've undoubtedly at times been annoyed by them, but there are few people on the planet who exhibit more dedication than hardcore sports fans. In this episode of True Life you'll meet three young die-hards whose fanaticism is so intense, it threatens to overwhelm nearly every aspect of their lives.Available to buy
- S2009 E25 - I Can No Longer Afford My LifestyleOctober 18, 200942minWhat if you had it all, and then, simply lost it? In this episode of True Life, you'll meet three young people who achieved financial success at an early age, only to see their fortunes wiped out when the recession hit.Available to buy
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- Audio languages
- English
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Directors
- Carlos PugaLeigh StieglitzAndrew HuangJordan RossCheryl HornerPatrick LopeCraig D'EntroneGuido VerweyenMatthew LaumbDanielle Franco
- Studio
- Viacom
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