Pod Therapy #421: Friends Hurting Friends, What is Trauma, Grieving Absentee Father
Jan 29, 2026
01:23:28
This week we discuss a person who's friend has hurt their other friends, we discuss what trauma is (trigger warning: childhood sexual trauma) and we hear a reply letter from a writer who chose not to reconcile with their father.
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OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK
U.S. Mental Health Resources Hotline - 211