228: What if you grew up with the ghosts of war?
This Is Actually Happening
Wondery
4.6 • 9.9K Ratings
🗓️ 29 March 2022
⏱️ 52 minutes
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Summary
“Because so much of my life when I’d seen things happening I’d been told that it wasn’t really happening, I think my brain kind of formed to think that reality was not real.”
Today’s guest requested to remain anonymous, but if you’d like to contact her, you can email at: [email protected].
Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits
Episode Summary: A woman struggles to break out of her role caretaking a father who was haunted by his experiences in Vietnam, but when both of their worlds unravel, she must find a new source of strength.
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Content/Trigger Warnings: graphic violence, graphic bodily injury, graphic images of war, rape, mental illness, derealization, suicidal ideation, death, explicit language
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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper
Music Bed: “Cylinder Four/Five” – Chris Zabriskie
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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. |
| 0:17.6 | Because so much of my life when I had seen things happening, |
| 0:21.8 | I'd been told that it wasn't true, it wasn't really happening. |
| 0:26.6 | I think my brain kind of formed to think that reality was not real. |
| 0:42.6 | From Wondry, I'm Whit Missaldine. |
| 0:45.7 | You are listening to this is actually happening. |
| 0:48.6 | Episode 28. |
| 0:56.2 | What if you grew up with the ghosts of war? |
| 1:01.5 | Hey, prime members, you can listen to this is actually happening. |
| 1:11.8 | Add free on Amazon Music. |
| 1:13.9 | Download the app today. |
| 1:16.5 | Let's say you love sports, but are also, you know, a busy person. |
| 1:20.2 | You want to know the latest sports news, but don't want to sit through a two hour podcast. |
| 1:25.1 | Alright, if we're talking about you right now, then check out the new podcast from Wondry. |
| 1:29.0 | Listen to the lead starting five on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcast. |
| 1:33.5 | Episode 28. |
| 1:37.1 | The End |
| 1:40.5 | When I was little, my favorite things were animals, music, and my dad. |
| 1:51.8 | He was magnanimous. |
| 1:54.8 | His character was just so large and it's almost as if the world just couldn't encompass |
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