172: What if you were lured into an unspeakable hell?

This Is Actually Happening

Wondery

True Crime, Tiah, Documentary, Society & Culture

4.6 • 9.9K Ratings

🗓️ 15 December 2020

⏱️ 62 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

“I did have a hard time ever really feeling safe anywhere, and the problem was just that inside of me it wasn’t safe so it didn’t matter where I was.”

Producers: Whit Missildine

Episode Summary: After a brutal rape at age 11, a woman keeps her secret, only to be haunted decades later by events that compel her to confront her deepest fears

Social Media: Instagram: @actuallyhappening

Website: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com

Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening

Engage with the Community: Join the This Is Actually Happening Discussion Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/201783687561039/

Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-actually-happening-store?ref_id=9467 to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.

Content/Trigger Warnings: rape, sexual violence, psychosis, mental illness, suicidal ideation, homicidal thoughts, explicit language

Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: Ambient Themes by Nigel Coutinho

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	This is actually happening features real experiences that often include traumatic events.
0:04.2	Please consult the show notes for specific content warnings on each episode
0:07.6	and for more information about support services.
0:15.8	Today's episode will be the last new episode before a three-week holiday break
0:19.4	until we return again in the new year on January 12th.
0:22.2	However, over these three weeks, we'll be rebroadcasting three incredible episodes from the Back Catalog.
0:27.4	All centered around stories of people involved in life-threatening chases.
0:31.2	It goes without saying that this has been such a weird and challenging year,
0:34.8	but for this show, it's been one of exponential growth and expansion.
0:38.2	It is honestly so humbling to witness how many of you have connected with these stories
0:42.2	and with the vision of this podcast.
0:44.0	I can't thank you all enough for your continued support
0:46.4	and I wish you all the best over the holidays as we close out 2020 and usher in a new beginning.
0:51.4	I had an understanding that things can happen very, very quickly and change everything right away,
0:59.0	but I couldn't point out specific ways how.
1:02.2	I did have a hard time ever really feeling safe anywhere
1:07.0	and the problem was just that inside of me it wasn't safe.
1:10.6	So it didn't matter where I was.
1:23.0	From Wondery, I'm Whit Missaldine.
1:26.2	You are listening to this is actually happening.
1:35.8	Episode 172
1:39.2	What if you were lured into an unspeakable hell?
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Wondery, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Wondery and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.