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Mar 2024
21m 52s

13. I Saw That Photo

Ayman Makarem
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And it haunts me. I don't know if I'll ever forget it. But I had to talk about it. This is a really stressful episode. I'm unable to hold back my grief. So please don't listen unless you feel ready and able to.

TW: Description of de*d body.

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