30. The Good Stepdad

Foreseeing an incident, you'd rather not. Also, Brooke Shields shares her experience with rape at work, and how she's finally ready now, in her 50s, to talk about it. _________________________ NOTES: ep 113. __________ 12 step, Adult Children of Alcoholics: https://adultchildren.org/ ___________ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 1-800-273-8255 ____ National Sexual Assault Hotline Hours: Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673 _____ POD DESCRIPTION: This is The House on Valencia Street. This is a place where ghosts & psychics, with PTSD, exist, & I'm talking about it. Share time with a rare survivor, walking back to haunted rooms and space being claimed from long ago. This is from the survivor's perspective, communicated as I see fit, in a way that feels right, for me. I do not offer advice here, I share what worked for me. I am not a professional therapist, this is just one case study, one perspective. Please seek professional help, if mental health issues need attention. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only, and I am a commentator. USE YOUR DISCERNMENT. Language is explicit. Names may or may not be changed, to protect some. Content Warning: ghosts, psychic ability, rape, incest, foster care, murder, emancipation, BDSM, therapy, lightning strikes, personal responsibility, Buddhism, LGBTQIA+, recovery, codependency, comedy, domestic violence - and inappropriate humor, most likely. Picture inset: This is me, so many years ago, standing in front of my mother's Impala, and the House on Valencia Street.

3 Huhti 202317min

Late at night, I mentally hear a voice warning of danger. Everything seems quiet, in check, just until ---~! And lastly, my angel grandma Mildred decided to drop something on my lap today. Literally. _________________________ NOTES: ep 112. Seconds from the Firefighter _______________ Matt Fraser, medium and psychic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCklLlqsI69rdukwa2E8cjcw https://meetmattfraser.com/ __________ 12 step, Adult Children of Alcoholics: https://adultchildren.org/ ___________ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 1-800-273-8255 ____ National Sexual Assault Hotline Hours: Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673 _____ POD DESCRIPTION: This is The House on Valencia Street. This is a place where ghosts & psychics, with PTSD, exist, & I'm talking about it. Share time with a rare survivor, walking back to haunted rooms and space being claimed from long ago. This is from the survivor's perspective, communicated as I see fit, in a way that feels right, for me. I do not offer advice here, I share what worked for me. I am not a professional therapist, this is just one case study, one perspective. Please seek professional help, if mental health issues need attention. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only, and I am a commentator. USE YOUR DISCERNMENT. Language is explicit. Names may or may not be changed, to protect some. Content Warning: ghosts, psychic ability, rape, incest, foster care, murder, emancipation, BDSM, therapy, lightning strikes, personal responsibility, Buddhism, LGBTQIA+, recovery, codependency, comedy, domestic violence - and inappropriate humor, most likely. Picture inset: This is me, so many years ago, standing in front of my mother's Impala, and the House on Valencia Street.

27 Maalis 202326min

Someone reveals their vulnerable side, testing, to see if they'll be accepted. And, as it turns out - _________________________ NOTES: ep 111. Flipper _______________ 12 step, Adult Children of Alcoholics: https://adultchildren.org/ ___________ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 1-800-273-8255 ____ National Sexual Assault Hotline Hours: Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673 _____ POD DESCRIPTION: This is The House on Valencia Street. This is a place where ghosts & psychics, with PTSD, exist, & I'm talking about it. Share time with a rare survivor, walking back to haunted rooms and space being claimed from long ago. This is from the survivor's perspective, communicated as I see fit, in a way that feels right, for me. I do not offer advice here, I share what worked for me. I am not a professional therapist, this is just one case study, one perspective. Please seek professional help, if mental health issues need attention. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only, and I am a commentator. USE YOUR DISCERNMENT. Language is explicit. Names may or may not be changed, to protect some. Content Warning: ghosts, psychic ability, rape, incest, foster care, murder, emancipation, BDSM, therapy, lightning strikes, personal responsibility, Buddhism, LGBTQIA+, recovery, codependency, comedy, domestic violence - and inappropriate humor, most likely. Picture inset: This is me, so many years ago, standing in front of my mother's Impala, and the House on Valencia Street.

20 Maalis 202323min

Bite size chunks, can get the job done. And with PTSD, sometimes that's only way, it will work. __________ NOTES: ep 110. 03 12 2023. __________ 12 step, Adult Children of Alcoholics: https://adultchildren.org/ ___________ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 1-800-273-8255 ____ National Sexual Assault Hotline Hours: Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673 _____ POD DESCRIPTION: This is The House on Valencia Street. This is a place where ghosts & psychics, with PTSD, exist, & I'm talking about it. Share time with a rare survivor, walking back to haunted rooms and space being claimed from long ago. This is from the survivor's perspective, communicated as I see fit, in a way that feels right, for me. I do not offer advice here, I share what worked for me. I am not a professional therapist, this is just one case study, one perspective. Please seek professional help, if mental health issues need attention. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only, and I am a commentator. USE YOUR DISCERNMENT. Language is explicit. Names may or may not be changed, to protect some. Content Warning: ghosts, psychic ability, rape, incest, foster care, murder, emancipation, BDSM, therapy, lightning strikes, personal responsibility, Buddhism, LGBTQIA+, recovery, codependency, comedy, domestic violence - and inappropriate humor, most likely. Picture inset: This is me, so many years ago, standing in front of my mother's Impala, and the House on Valencia Street.

13 Maalis 202313min

When your pet transitions into the non-physical, do they still know you, are they here? Psychics, vets, and myself, share a few perspectives. Also, a bushy tailed dog, who defended us better, than many. _________________ NOTES: ep 109 Bridge 03 05 23 _______________ Tyler Henry, psychic Matt Fraser, psychic __________ 12 step, Adult Children of Alcoholics: https://adultchildren.org/ ___________ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 1-800-273-8255 ____ National Sexual Assault Hotline Hours: Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673 _____ POD DESCRIPTION: This is The House on Valencia Street. This is a place where ghosts & psychics, with PTSD, exist, & I'm talking about it. Share time with a rare survivor, walking back to haunted rooms and space being claimed from long ago. This is from the survivor's perspective, communicated as I see fit, in a way that feels right, for me. I do not offer advice here, I share what worked for me. I am not a professional therapist, this is just one case study, one perspective. Please seek professional help, if mental health issues need attention. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only, and I am a commentator. USE YOUR DISCERNMENT. Language is explicit. Names may or may not be changed, to protect some. Content Warning: ghosts, psychic ability, rape, incest, foster care, murder, emancipation, BDSM, therapy, lightning strikes, personal responsibility, Buddhism, LGBTQIA+, recovery, codependency, comedy, domestic violence - and inappropriate humor, most likely. Picture inset: This is me, so many years ago, standing in front of my mother's Impala, and the House on Valencia Street.

5 Maalis 202320min

Validation in the physical world, that one couple, showing me they are together on the other side... they most likely, are. Sifting when to reach back, and when to be still. _________________ NOTES: ep 108 02 26 22 _______________ Blake Shelton - Nobody But You (Duet with Gwen Stefani) (Official Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h9o0Gujuoc __________ 12 step, Adult Children of Alcoholics: https://adultchildren.org/ ___________ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 1-800-273-8255 ____ National Sexual Assault Hotline Hours: Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673 _____ POD DESCRIPTION: This is The House on Valencia Street. This is a place where ghosts & psychics, with PTSD, exist, & I'm talking about it. Share time with a rare survivor, walking back to haunted rooms and space being claimed from long ago. This is from the survivor's perspective, communicated as I see fit, in a way that feels right, for me. I do not offer advice here, I share what worked for me. I am not a professional therapist, this is just one case study, one perspective. Please seek professional help, if mental health issues need attention. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only, and I am a commentator. USE YOUR DISCERNMENT. Language is explicit. Names may or may not be changed, to protect some. Content Warning: ghosts, psychic ability, rape, incest, foster care, murder, emancipation, BDSM, therapy, lightning strikes, personal responsibility, Buddhism, LGBTQIA+, recovery, codependency, comedy, domestic violence - and inappropriate humor, most likely. Picture inset: This is me, so many years ago, standing in front of my mother's Impala, and the House on Valencia Street.

26 Helmi 202320min

Pulled back from the edge from an unseen sentience... They knew what was happening, before I did. For the first time, at first grade age, my psychic ability saved my ass. _________________ NOTES: ep 107 02 19 22 __________ 12 step, Adult Children of Alcoholics: https://adultchildren.org/ ___________ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 1-800-273-8255 ____ National Sexual Assault Hotline Hours: Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673 _____ POD DESCRIPTION: This is The House on Valencia Street. This is a place where ghosts & psychics, with PTSD, exist, & I'm talking about it. Share time with a rare survivor, walking back to haunted rooms and space being claimed from long ago. This is from the survivor's perspective, communicated as I see fit, in a way that feels right, for me. I do not offer advice here, I share what worked for me. I am not a professional therapist, this is just one case study, one perspective. Please seek professional help, if mental health issues need attention. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only, and I am a commentator. USE YOUR DISCERNMENT. Language is explicit. Names may or may not be changed, to protect some. Content Warning: ghosts, psychic ability, rape, incest, foster care, murder, emancipation, BDSM, therapy, lightning strikes, personal responsibility, Buddhism, LGBTQIA+, recovery, codependency, comedy, domestic violence - and inappropriate humor, most likely. Picture inset: This is me, so many years ago, standing in front of my mother's Impala, and the House on Valencia Street.

19 Helmi 202317min

A humble guitar bassist - you've definitely heard. Also, an Impressionist painting, creates polar opinions, with a potential worth - 6 digits or more. ____________ NOTES: ep 106. Subtle Genius - 02 12 2023 Bassist Timothy B. Schmit - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_B._Schmit _________ John Fugelsang with Timothy B. Schmit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-depth-with-singer-bassist-timothy-b-schmit-also/id1464094232?i=1000599152396 ______ Fake or Fortune, BBC. Series 4, episode 2 of 4: "Art series with Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould. The team investigate whether a painting is really the work of celebrated impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir." https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b062vmg1 _____ Guy Wildenstein, art dealer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Wildenstein _____ "French court will not intervene over work that was championed by BBC’s Fake or Fortune" = https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2016/02/01/wildenstein-cant-be-forced-to-recognise-disputed-monet _______ 12 step, Adult Children of Alcoholics: https://adultchildren.org/ _______ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 1-800-273-8255 ____ National Sexual Assault Hotline Hours: Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673 _____ POD DESCRIPTION: This is The House on Valencia Street. This is a place where ghosts & psychics, with PTSD, exist, & I'm talking about it. Share time with a rare survivor, walking back to haunted rooms and space being claimed from long ago. This is from the survivor's perspective, communicated as I see fit, in a way that feels right, for me. I do not offer advice here, I share what worked for me. I am not a professional therapist, this is just one case study, one perspective. Please seek professional help, if mental health issues need attention. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only, and I am a commentator. USE YOUR DISCERNMENT. Language is explicit. Names may or may not be changed, to protect some. Content Warning: ghosts, psychic ability, rape, incest, foster care, murder, emancipation, BDSM, therapy, lightning strikes, personal responsibility, Buddhism, LGBTQIA+, recovery, codependency, comedy, domestic violence - and inappropriate humor, most likely. Picture inset: This is me, so many years ago, standing in front of my mother's Impala, and the House on Valencia Street.

13 Helmi 202325min