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What if you couldn't stop shining? [Rebroadcast #189]

This Is Actually Happening

Aug 13 2024 • 47 mins

Growing up in a home of abandonment and neglect, a teenager finds a grand, new reality in the rabbit hole of addiction until they can no longer find their way back.


Today’s guest prefers to remain anonymous, but if you’d like to reach out to them, you can email at artichoke.heart456@gmail.com


Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits


Social Media:

Instagram: @actuallyhappening

Twitter: @TIAHPodcast

Content/Trigger Warnings: psychosis, drug use, child neglect, childhood trauma, explicit language


Website: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com

Website for Andrew Waits: www.andrdewwaits.com


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Transcripts: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com


Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: “Enter the Lair/Drone” – SkyeVoyager https://linktr.ee/SkyeVoyager

Services

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

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741

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