cover of episode 150: What if you were trapped in a cycle of abuse?

150: What if you were trapped in a cycle of abuse?

2020/3/10
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Arielle discusses her early life, growing up biracial with a single white mother, her relationship with her father's side of the family, and her experiences in a predominantly white environment.

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“My earliest memories as a child were fear and anxiety…I was never able to control the situation and that unknown just haunted me.”

Producer/Editor: Whit Missildine

**Episode Summary: **A girl straddles many worlds growing up biracial with a single white mother whose new boyfriend brings chaos into a peaceful home.

Today’s episode featured Arielle Hermanson. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @arijblige

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**Content/Trigger Warnings: **abuse, domestic violence, explicit language

Intro Music: ""Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: “Union Flow” - Spuntic

Outro Music: "The Moon is Down" - El Diablo & Adam Schraft (Rojo y Negro) @eldiablosf) @rojo-y-negrowww.eldiablobass.com/)

 

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If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

**National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: **1-800-273-8255 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

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