239: What if a single decision led to a spiral of loss?
This Is Actually Happening
Wondery
4.6 • 9.9K Ratings
🗓️ 14 June 2022
⏱️ 52 minutes
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Summary
“Living in a constant state of anxiety does something to you…I’m not able to live, I’m not able to love, I’m not able to thrive.”
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Producers: Whit Missildine
Episode Summary: A boy grows up in a household devastated by AIDS, opening a downward spiral of loss and a path of resilience.
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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. |
| 0:17.8 | Living in a constant state of anxiety does something to you, right? |
| 0:22.2 | It keeps you in a moment of stagnation. |
| 0:26.4 | It's like, I'm not able to progress. |
| 0:29.3 | I'm not able to live. |
| 0:30.8 | I'm not able to love. |
| 0:31.9 | I'm not able to thrive. |
| 0:43.4 | From laundry, I'm with Miss Align. |
| 0:46.7 | You are listening to this is actually happening. |
| 0:49.4 | Episode 239. |
| 0:58.4 | What if a single decision led to a spiral of loss? |
| 1:08.2 | Hey, prime members, you can listen to this is actually happening. |
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| 1:37.6 | For many, it's their biggest fear. |
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