182: What if your daughter committed a seemingly unforgivable act?

This Is Actually Happening

Wondery

True Crime, Tiah, Documentary, Society & Culture

4.6 • 9.9K Ratings

🗓️ 16 March 2021

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

“I close my eyes even to this day reliving it over and over in my head like, ‘Did that really happen?’ I wasn’t for sure that it was really real.”

Producer: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits

Episode Summary: A mother struggles to raise her child through a series of chaotic relationships, when one day, as her daughter’s mental illness spirals out of control, an unthinkable decision will change their lives forever

Social Media: Instagram: @actuallyhappening

Website: thisisactuallyhappening.com

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Content/Trigger Warnings: mental illness, self-harm, sexual abuse, suicide attempt, car accident, near death experience, severe injury, explicit language

Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: “Union Flow” – Spuntic

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)

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Transcript

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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.
0:15.7	Today's episode is the second in a two-part series.
0:18.5	Last week's episode featured Brittany, who told the story of an unthinkable decision
0:22.3	involving her and her mother that dramatically altered both of their lives.
0:25.8	Today we hear from Brittany's mother, Jessie,
0:28.1	who shares her perspective on her own life and her own experience of what happened.
0:32.8	Also a quick reminder to check out the newly revamped website for the show.
0:36.1	This is actually happening.com.
0:38.3	There in the story you'll find a number of new designs for t-shirts, posters, stickers, and postcards
0:42.8	that we just launched last week.
0:44.5	That's this is actually happening.com.
0:47.2	Thank you for listening.
0:50.5	I close my eyes even to this day, reliving it over and over in my head, like that really happened.
0:57.9	I wasn't for sure that it was really real.
1:02.0	In my mind, I know that's what I saw, but I don't want to believe that's what happened.
1:16.3	From laundry, I'm Whit Missildine.
1:19.5	You are listening to this is actually happening.
1:31.0	Episode 182.
1:34.6	What if your daughter committed a seemingly unforgivable act?
1:41.7	Hey prime members, you can listen to this is actually happening.
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