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235: What if delusion consumed your family?

52 min • 17 maj 2022

“A family tree is not permanent…You’re allowed to trim some branches.”


Today’s guest requested to remain anonymous. But if you’d like to reach out to her, you can email at [email protected]

 

Producers: Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock

 

Episode Summary: After growing up with a patriarchal Christian family, a woman grapples with her father losing touch with reality when his delusions begin to dramatically unravel the family narratives

 

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Content/Trigger Warnings: domestic violence, abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of a minor, explicit language

 


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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: Ambient Themes by Nigel Coutinho

 

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