WhileMariah’s stunning transformationhas earned her a lavish lifestyle, the details about Alison’s life are downright heartbreaking.

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She was plagued with health issues

From early on, Alison struggled to stay healthy.

Mariah Carey smiling

For example, a 1994 Inside Edition report (viaYouTube) revealed that Alison was newly HIV positive.

However, her HIV diagnosis was just one of several health challenges Alison faced.

According to the report, the incident left her with a traumatic brain injury.

Young Alison Carey

This was followed by six weeks in the hospital fighting an aggressive infection."

However, prostitution was part of Alison Carey’s reality for decades.

According to Alison, it was an act of desperation.

Alison Baker with no teeth

“Nobody wanted to hire me, I didn’t have any experience doing anything.

I knew I had to get a job, but I couldn’t find one,” she said.

Alison was 55 years old at the time of this arrest.

Alison Carey speaking outdoors