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Apr 2021
1h 11m

139. Ladybug in Winter

BEN HAMM
About this episode

When Melanie’s father died she did something she regrets to this day, 16 years later. It's a secret she keeps even from those closest to her. 

PICTURES  See pictures of Melanie, her husband, on vacation as a kid, and of course, her famous Cheeto fingers!

They are all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.   

THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  It’s the follow up you’ve been waiting for.  Last summer, in episode 122 "Daughters," Kay told us about the abusive man who took custody of her three daughters, left her penniless, and turned her girls against her. Kay sits down with Susie for update you want to hear. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom

FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP  There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) 

PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark.  Shadow Producer: Luna Patel.  Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Sound Engineer: Chet.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. 

YOUR SECRET  Do you have a fictive secret to share?  We don't take those!  But all others are welcome. :)  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com

LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com! 

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