Before we begin, we want to make the listener aware that this episode contains adult content related to abuse, sexual assault, and suicide.

Due to the nature of the content, we will be using a pseudonym for the storyteller and will not be using any identifying information in this episode.

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone.

You can place a free and confidential call to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.

We've linked the number in our bio.

You are beautiful and you are loved.

Caitlin wanted to express a few things to our listeners that were extremely beneficial to her own healing.

You can find books and other media resources she suggested in our bio.

She also stated that therapy with a trauma-informed therapist that was not affiliated with the church was life-saving for her.

The bodies behind the bus team wants to acknowledge that this is extremely heartbreaking content,

but we are so proud of

Caitlin and the work she has done to heal. We are honored to help her use her own voice to share

her story. I'm John A Harris, and this is the Bodies Behind the Bus podcast.

I am all about blessed subtraction.

There is a pile of dead bodies behind the Marseville bus.

And by God's grace, it'll be a mountain by the time we're done.

You either get on the bus or you get run over by the bus.

Those are the options.

But the bus ain't going to stop.

You either get on the bus so you get run over by the bus.

Those are the options.

But the bus ain't going to stop.

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