The Confessionals Members Preview | 793: Dogman at the Doorstep
Sep 18, 2025
A chilling childhood tale unfolds with a massive, dog-like creature emerging from the woods in rural Virginia. Jay recounts the terrifying growls and screams that haunted his family, leading them to question reality. Decades later, he reflects on this buried memory, linking it to strange phenomena and the land's eerie history. His story reveals a blend of trauma, folklore, and ancient beings lurking in the shadows, reminding us that not all creatures belong in the realm of the ordinary.
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Rural Virginia Childhood
- Jay grew up in rural northern Virginia on wooded five-acre lots near Fredericksburg and Washington, D.C.
- His neighborhood felt isolated and heavily wooded, shaping his childhood perceptions and fears.
Podcast Triggered Memory
- Listening to a similar Fort Polk Dogman episode reawakened Jay's memory decades later.
- Cross-referencing stories can trigger buried memories and reframing of past events.
Station Wagon Obstruction
- Jay's family drove a late-80s Chevy Caprice station wagon with a rear bench and a central tunnel where they stored a large foosball box.
- The box blocked rear visibility and played a key role in who saw the creature that night.