cover of episode 208: What if you ran through the pain?

208: What if you ran through the pain?

2021/10/19
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Miles recounts his father's early life, work at the post office, and the toxic environment that led to his father's mental decline and eventual violent outburst.

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“It was like I was in a whole other universe for like five to ten minutes just walking around, like I couldn’t function, I didn’t know what to do.”

 

Today’s episode featured Miles. You can reach out to Miles by emailing him at [email protected]).

 

**Producers: **Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock

Episode Summary: A man searches for healing after his father, a disgruntled post office worker, falls into a violent downward spiral.

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**Content/Trigger Warnings: **suicide, mental illness, graphic violent imagery, workplace abuse, sexual harassment, explicit language

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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

**Music Bed: **“Cylinder Four/Five” – Chris Zabriskie

 

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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.

 

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