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May 2022
55m 55s

9. How I really broke my arm: shame, swi...

Molly Clark
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TW: Self Harm  After a traumatizing swim team experience, Rose Kelso would have done just about anything to get out of future meets. To this day Rose has kept the truth close to her chest, until now. Strap in for a hilarious and heartbreaking hour with Rose and Molly as they unpack childhood traumas, shame that follows them into their 20s, and the secret tha ... Show More
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