Erica Mena sat down for an exclusive interview with VladTV, where she got candid about the sexual abuse she suffered as a child. She explains that she was born in jail after her mother was locked up, and after living with her teenage sister for a while, she was sent to foster care. 

The famed reality star says she remembers the horrible abuse, but tells viewers to read her book, "Underneath It All," to hear the full story. Erica adds that if it had not been for the abuse, she may not be as driven as she is today, and details all the ways she provides for her family. 

Check out her full interview above.