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RE-RELEASE: EP 10 - Torrah

2025/1/2
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Tora Giles
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@Tora Giles : 我讲述了我和Aaron之间三年的爱情故事,以及他去世后我发现他编造了几乎所有关于他过去的事情的真相。我是一个历史教授,在科罗拉多州工作。我遇到了Aaron,他当时是我的学生,自称是退伍军人,腿部受伤。我们相爱了,我搬进了他的房子,帮助他照顾他的儿子。他是一个好父亲,我们过着幸福的生活,直到他因为服用了过量的芬太尼而离世。在他死后,我发现他关于他的家庭背景、军事经历和伤残的陈述都是谎言。他不是Choctaw人,他的家人与他描述的完全不同。他并没有在伊拉克战争中失去一条腿,也没有遭受过他所说的那些伤病。他编造了这些谎言来吸引我,并从我这里获得情感和经济上的支持。我感到被欺骗和背叛,但我也试图理解他这么做的原因。他可能是一个有创伤经历的人,试图通过编造一个更美好的故事来弥补他痛苦的过去。尽管如此,他的行为仍然是不可原谅的,我花了很长时间才从这段经历中恢复过来。 @Andrea Gunning : 我主持了这个播客节目,讲述了Tora的故事。她的故事是一个关于欺骗、信任和疗伤的警示故事。它提醒我们,即使是最亲密的人也可能隐藏着秘密,我们应该保持警惕,并学会保护自己。Tora的故事也强调了创伤和成瘾对个人生活的影响,以及寻求帮助的重要性。

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Why did Tora initially decide to help Aaron with his son?

Tora decided to help Aaron with his son out of a sense of Christian duty and a desire to be helpful. She was also concerned that Aaron was about to start an intensive nursing program and would likely have full custody of his infant son after his wife's arrest.

Why did Tora feel uncomfortable when Aaron put on a fentanyl patch?

Tora felt uncomfortable because Aaron had already taken his prescribed pain medication and combining it with a fentanyl patch could lead to an overdose. Despite her concerns, Aaron dismissed her worries, saying he knew what he was doing.

Why did Aaron's ex-wife and family show up at Tora's door after his death?

Aaron's ex-wife and family showed up to inform Tora about Aaron's death and to assert their rights over the house and the child. They also revealed that much of what Tora knew about Aaron was false, including his race and family background.

Why did Tora start to question Aaron's military background and injuries?

Tora started to question Aaron's military background and injuries after finding a photo of his fully intact feet on his honeymoon and discovering discrepancies in his military discharge papers. She also found out that the family and military history he described were fabricated.

Why did Tora decide to leave the house and the boy after Aaron's death?

Tora decided to leave the house and the boy because she realized she wasn't part of his biological family and didn't have any legal right to the house. She also understood that with Aaron gone, she didn't have a place in the boy's life.

Why did Tora feel that she had PTSD after Aaron's death?

Tora felt she had PTSD because the trauma of discovering that Aaron was a fraud and the emotional impact of his death and subsequent revelations left her with symptoms typical of PTSD, such as flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional distress.

Why did Tora want to tell her story?

Tora wanted to tell her story to raise awareness about the existence of people who operate in the shadows and to support others who have been through similar experiences. She believes that sharing her story can help others heal and validate their experiences.

Chapters
Tora, a history professor, meets Aaron, a student, and an unexpected romance blossoms after Aaron experiences a difficult separation. Their relationship defies Tora's previous expectations about romance, leading to a deep connection and a shared life.
  • A history professor and her student develop a romantic relationship.
  • The relationship blossoms after the student's difficult separation.
  • The couple forms a deep connection and shared life.

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Death brings an avalanche of discoveries about the man Torrah thought she knew.   

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