Ep. 9: The Parable of Piney and Danbury Is Not a Town in Hawaii

Ep. 9: The Parable of Piney and Danbury Is Not a Town in Hawaii

Previously on Her Magic Mushroom Memoir
Chris hit rock bottom—fired from both jobs, drunk, and ready to give up. But just as he spiraled into darkness, Lidiya showed up, literally dragging him out of his tent and into a plane. He woke up groggy and confused, halfway to Hawaii, where Lidiya had arranged a rehab stay with an old friend. He thinks he's been kidnapped. She calls it kindness. Either way, the story has moved to a new place—one where healing might just be possible.

In this next chapter, the stories widen and deepen. As Lidiya reunites with Millicent, we learn the powerful origin story of Piney—the Vietnam vet turned labor organizer who built a recovery community from the ground up. As the women reflect on legacy, regret, and the ripple effect of their choices, Lidiya reveals the secret she's been holding: why she chose Chris. And why she still believes he's the one meant to tell her story—even if time, and faith, are both running out.

Copyright 2025 John H. Wasson

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Ep. 22: Epilogue and Afterword

Ep. 22: Epilogue and Afterword

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Ep. 21: Persephone Quest

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Ep. 19: Dewdrop

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Ep. 18: The Rite

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