After losing her father at a young age, a woman begins apprenticing as a funeral director, but when tragedy strikes again, the loss takes an exponential toll.   

Today’s episode featured Kelsie. You can find out more about her on Instagram and Twitch: @HumanPterodactyl

Content/Trigger Warnings:  mental illness, suicidal ideation, suicide, graphic medical descriptions, explicit language

Producers: Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock

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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: “Re-Entry” – Lee Rosevere

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