What if you found yourself naked, starving and surrounded by cops?
2/17/20261 hr 2 min
After the sudden death of his father leaves him drowning in guilt, a man unknowingly spirals into a manic break that strips him of his freedom, his relationships, and his grip on reality, forcing him to confront bipolar disorder and rebuild his life from the ground up.
Today’s storyteller wishes to remain Anonymous. However, you can reach out to him at anytom2020.t@gmail.com.
Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason Blalock
Content/Trigger Warnings: Suicide and suicide by cop, Parental death, Alcoholism, Bipola...
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This Is Actually Happening features real experiences that often include traumatic events. Please consult the show notes for specific content warnings on each episode and for more information about support services. [upbeat music] I was just who I am down at my skin without anything. Somehow that felt necessary to be totally empty and to try and, like, purge that vessel of suffering. [upbeat music] From Wondery, I'm Whit Missildine. You're listening to This Is Actually Happening. [upbeat music] Episode three ninety-four: "What If You Found Yourself Naked, Starving, and Surrounded by Cops?" [upbeat music] I was born to two parents that absolutely adored me. My mom was a teacher, and my dad was working as