This Is Actually Happening 378: What if your private nightmare was also theirs?
A woman, who ignores her instincts, enters a marriage that soon spirals into betrayal and control. When the truth finally comes to light, she must choose between devastation and the chance to reclaim her life.
Today’s episode featured Amy Irvine. If you’d like to reach out to Amy, you can email her at pinkishfx@gmail.com.
You can find Amy on social media @pinkish_7 and/or @pinkish_77 on Instagram
A special thanks to Todd Renenbohm of the Bunny Hugs & Mental Health Podcast for referring Amy to us.
Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Aviva Lipkowitz
Content/Trigger Warnings: Child emotional abuse and neglect, Body shaming and eating-related control, Sexual coercion and marital rape, Drugging and sexual assault, Domestic violence and attempted strangulation, Psychological and emotional manipulation, Infidelity and betrayal, Threat to animals, Discussion of multiple victims of sexual assault, Trauma recovery and PTSD, explicit language
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Intro Music: “Sleep Paralysis” - Scott Velasquez
Music Bed: Union Flow
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