cover of episode 214: What if you woke up in oblivion?

214: What if you woke up in oblivion?

2021/11/30
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Jenna grew up in a strict household where emotions were suppressed, leading to a lack of self-confidence and a strong sense of self. This environment contributed to her developing a secretive, self-destructive lifestyle.

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“My life is so much more fragile than I thought it was, and my existence goes beyond this tiny little place that I live in.”

 

Today’s episode featured Jenna. You can find out more about her on Instagram @jennajacqueline.

 

**Producers: **Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock

Episode Summary: Breaking away from her childhood, a teenager buries a traumatic encounter in self harm, pushing her to the limits of life and death.

 

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**Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual assault, drug use, suicidal ideation, **graphic bodily injury, explicit language

 

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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

**Music Bed: **“Uncertain Outcomes/Embers” – SkyeVoyager https://linktr.ee/SkyeVoyager)

 

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