A young woman grows up in chaos and instability but finds strength through education and a deep connection to the outdoors—until a harrowing solo trek on the Pacific Crest Trail challenges her sense of self and reaffirms her bond with others.

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Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Sara Marinelli 

Content/Trigger Warnings: divorce, suicide by gun, teen pregnancy, unhoused/rough living, poverty, being lost in the wilderness, extreme cold while lost outside, smoking, explicit language

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Intro Music: “Sleep Paralysis” - Scott Velasquez

Music Bed: Re-Entry

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