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Dec 2021
55m 26s

216: What if you opened Pandora's Box?

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About this episode

“Time stopped while my brain was trying to catch up, and I was horrified I was confused I was bewildered I was panicked…just a wave of all of that came over me.”

 

Today’s episode featured Kate Solberg. You can find out more about Kate on Instagram @ka.solberg03


Producers: Whit Missildine, Matt Volla

 

Episode Summary: After her first marriage falls apart, a woman has a second chance at a dream family, but growing suspicions lead her to unimaginable revelations. 

 

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Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual exploitation of a minor, child pornography, explicit language

 

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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: “Re-Entry” – Lee Rosevere

 

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