261: What if your mother was a victim of a secret government experiment?

This Is Actually Happening

Wondery

True Crime, Tiah, Documentary, Society & Culture

4.6 • 9.9K Ratings

🗓️ 17 January 2023

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

A woman learns shocking truths about what happened to her mom when she was young, while caretaking her mentally ill father and grappling with revelations that haunt the family forever.

Producer: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits

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Website: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com

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Content/Trigger Warnings: domestic abuse, sexual abuse, explicit language

Intro Music: ""Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: “Re-Entry” – Lee Rosevere

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.
0:17.6	I just felt scared all the time, no matter where I was, especially in my house.
0:22.8	I would just feel it in my body, this fear of just your emotional safety,
0:27.8	just feeling scared and not safe in my skin.
0:42.4	From Wondry, I'm Whit Missaldine. You are listening to this is actually happening.
0:48.1	Episode 261
0:58.4	What if your mother was a victim of a secret government experiment?
1:07.6	I'm Zoe. I own Mockenbrass, which is an upcycling home-wares business,
1:13.2	and this is why I switched to Shopify.
1:16.0	One of my biggest challenges was the lack of support when I really needed it,
1:19.6	and it would always slow down the momentum of my business.
1:21.9	With Shopify, I could get hold of a real person quickly,
1:24.8	and not only would they solve a problem I had,
1:26.8	they'd also give me the tools to feel empowered moving forward.
1:29.8	I felt like I didn't even know who my customers were.
1:32.2	Thanks to Shopify analytic tools, I feel more confident with the products I'm creating
1:36.9	and the sales are actually reflecting that.
1:38.8	With Shopify's theme editor, I can easily share elements of who I am in my shop
1:43.1	and have full control of how my brand is represented.
1:45.8	I spent nearly seven years on other platforms,
	...

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