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Imagined Life

The Madman

Imagined Life

Wondery

History, Fiction, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

4.88.3K Ratings

🗓️ 2 April 2021

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Your family has a history of mental illness. You’ve seen what it’s done to your brother, and you don’t want to wind up like him. But how long can you hide from your true self?

Hosted by Robbie Daymond.

This episode contains depictions of mental illness and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are some additional resources: 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: 1-800-826-3632

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Transcript

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0:00.0

A quick note that this episode contains descriptions of mental illness and suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners.

0:06.0

Please be advised.

0:15.0

Imagine.

0:16.0

You're in a small, crowded nightclub waiting for one of your favorite rock bands to take the stage.

0:22.0

The air is thick with excitement.

0:25.0

And marijuana smoke.

0:27.0

You turn to your brother Terry, who's sitting next to you.

0:30.0

I can't wait for you to see these guys. They're gonna blow your mind.

0:33.0

Terry flashes that mischievous grin of his.

0:36.0

The one you've admired ever since you were a kid.

0:39.0

I hope so.

0:40.0

You smile back at him.

0:41.0

Thanks for coming with me.

0:43.0

You've taken me to so many amazing shows I figure it was time to return the favor.

0:47.0

Of course, brother. Always up for an adventure.

0:50.0

Growing up in your boring suburban hometown,

0:53.0

Terry's always been your lifeline to a more colorful, exciting world.

0:58.0

When you were still a teenager and he was in his 20s,

1:01.0

he'd take you into the city to go to jazz clubs and drink espresso in smoky cafes.

1:06.0

You'd sit and people watch would discuss the books he loaned you.

1:10.0

Books like Jack Carroax on the Road.

1:13.0

That was the life you imagined for yourself and Terry.

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