252: What if you watched your mother disappear?

252: What if you watched your mother disappear?

By Wondery

A man tries to put the pieces of his life back together after growing up with a mother who suffered from severe OCD and anorexia.

 

Today’s guest requested to remain anonymous, but if you’d like to reach out to him directly you can email him at viking0531@gmail.com.

 

Content/Trigger Warnings:  severe eating disorder, anorexia, OCD, sexually explicit material, mention of suicide, explicit language

 

Producers: Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock

 

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If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources.

 

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