This Is Actually Happening

323: What if you were suddenly a blank slate?

Jun 11, 2024
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Ingrid Rojas-Contreras
Ingrid Rojas-Contreras shares her journey from war-torn Colombia to the US, losing her sense of self in a freak accident. Topics include escaping kidnapping, navigating amnesia, and embracing ancestral stories through amnesia.
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ANECDOTE

Mother's Spiritual Awakening

  • Ingrid's mother became the first female curandera in her lineage after a childhood accident caused amnesia and spiritual opening.
  • Her grandfather, a traditional male curandero, broke family tradition and taught her healing practices.
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Kidnapping Threat and Betrayal

  • Ingrid and her sister faced a kidnapping attempt by guerrillas, betrayed partly by a young woman who worked for the family.
  • The woman was later brutally attacked for trying to protect them, deepening Ingrid's regard for privilege and safety.
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Amnesia's Blank Slate Experience

  • Ingrid suffered a severe bike accident causing complete amnesia and loss of identity.
  • She experienced a profound state of wonder, joy, and disconnection from past memories and self.
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