279: What if you survived online child exploitation?
This Is Actually Happening
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4.6 • 10.4K Ratings
🗓️ 23 May 2023
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
After being subjected to horrific abuses from his schizophrenic father as a child, a man later descends into his own mental illness, but as he struggles to recover, a freak accident unexpectedly awakens him into a new life.
Today’s episode featured Alex. You can find out more about Alex and his drag performances on Instagram @ellum_ayo.
Producers: Whit Missildine, Sara Marinelli, Andrew Waits
Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of a minor, mental illness, hallucinations, death, drowning, explicit language
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Intro Music: ""Illabye" – Tipper
Music Bed: “Cylinder Four/Five” – Chris Zabriskie
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If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988
National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
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