213: What if they were murdered trying to protect you?

213: What if they were murdered trying to protect you?

“It just got too hurtful to think of him in the ground and me still alive…I couldn’t understand the meaning in it.”


Today’s episode featured Hayley Ross. If you’d like to reach out to Hayley you can contact her at kattannie@yahoo.com.

Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits

Episode Summary: Growing up in an abusive household, a woman struggles to find meaning in her life, when one night, a sudden, unexpected, violent attack changes her life forever.

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Content/Trigger Warnings: domestic violence, physical abuse, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, sexual assault, graphic violence, graphic bodily injury, murder, explicit language

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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: “Cylinder Four/Five” – Chris Zabriskie

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