What if you were the one to break the silence? - [Rebroadcast #137]

This Is Actually Happening

Wondery

True Crime, Tiah, Documentary, Society & Culture

4.6 • 9.9K Ratings

🗓️ 2 August 2022

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

“I don’t know what I was thinking but I just kept feeling like the waves of shame because of the shame I made them feel.”

Today’s episode featured Kiese Laymon. You can find out more about him and his books at kieselaymon.com.

Producer: Whit Missildine

Episode Summary: Growing up in a household full of both love and violence in Mississippi, Kiese Laymon struggles with generational trauma, career success, and addiction before finally facing the silences of his past.

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Content/Trigger Warnings: domestic violence, physical abuse, assault, explicit language

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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.
0:15.7	Today we finish up our annual Summer Re-Broadcast series,
0:19.2	returning with new episodes starting next week on August 9th.
0:23.6	Today's episode, what if you were the one to break the silence,
0:27.1	was originally released as number 137 on August 27th, 2019.
0:34.3	I don't know what I was thinking but I was just feeling just, just worthless,
0:38.0	bro, like I just kept feeling like the waves of shame because of the shame I made them for you.
0:44.4	And I just did everything that I was taught not to do.
0:59.6	From Wondry, I'm Whit Missaldine. You are listening to this is actually happening.
1:05.3	Episode 137
1:16.2	What if you were the one to break the silence?
1:24.8	Hey, prime members, you can listen to this is actually happening.
1:28.5	Add free on Amazon Music. Download the app today.
1:32.4	It's hard to imagine losing a loved one, a wife, a husband, a child.
1:37.4	For many, it's their biggest fear.
1:39.4	I'm Marissa Jones, host of The Vanished.
1:41.9	A podcast that tells the stories of often overlooked and unsolved missing persons cases,
1:46.6	in an effort to uncover the truth.
1:48.8	Listen to The Vanished on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts.
1:52.4	Hi, I'm David Brown, the host of Wondry's podcast business wars.
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