190: What if your fairytale was finally within reach?

By Wondery

This Is Actually Happening

11/05/21·45m 8s

“I was really lost and I was so incredibly desperate for someone to love me…and to fill the void that had kind of been opened in me .”

Producers: Whit Missildine, Matt Volla

Episode Summary: Following an early childhood trauma, a woman seeks to fill the void with a series of unhealthy relationships, until a fairytale romance promises to be everything she ever wanted

Today's guest prefers to remain anonymous, but if you'd like to reach out to her directly, you can email at HerSavePoint@gmail.com, or connect on Discord at HerSavePoint#5365.

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Content/Trigger Warnings: childhood trauma, childhood sexual assault, rape, explicit language

Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: Ambient Themes by Nigel Coutinho

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