cover of episode 266: What if you thought everyone was dead?

266: What if you thought everyone was dead?

2023/2/21
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Kimberly discusses her parents' tumultuous relationship, her stepfather's unsettling behavior, and her mother's mental health struggles, which deeply affected her sense of security and belonging.

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While in the depths of a toxic relationship, a woman begins experiencing a magical, unseen world around her, but on a layover on a flight through LA, the world becomes all too real.

Today's episode featured Kimberly Rose. If you'd like to reach out to her, you can email at [email protected]), or find her on Instagram at @thefakekimberlyrose.

 

**Producers: **Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock

Editing: Matt Volla

 

**Content/Trigger Warnings: **substance abuse, mental illness, sexual abuse of a minor, suicide attempt, suicidal ideation, psychosis, explicit language

 

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Intro Music: ""Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: Ambient Themes by Nigel Coutinho

 

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