Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to As I Lay Dying! 

Join us for the season finale and find out what in the world it could be after that last episode!

Sincerely,

Brigid & Nikki

Sensitive themes in this episode include suicide, grief, & loss. 

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Sun Also Rises! 

Brigid is alone to regale you with this one.... OR IS SHE??? 

Sincerely,

Brigid & Nikki

Sensitive themes in this episode include choosing whether to live or die, grief & loss. 

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Last Day! 

Ready to get bummed? Oh boy. At least we have a silver-lining Salvatore. Which one you ask? We think it should be obvious. 

Sincerely,

Brigid & Anusha

Sensitive themes in this episode include violations of consent and abusive relationships.

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Klaus! 

Join us as we meet our long-awaited big bad hairdo, salivate over Elijah once again, and demand better from Damon. 

Sincerely,

Brigid & Mary Beth

Sensitive themes in this episode include abusive relationships.

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Last Dance! 

Got your painted bus, your obsession over background actors in tie dye shirts, and your lava lamp?! Let's dance the night away.

Sincerely,

Brigid & Bryan

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Know Thy Enemy! 

Join us as Mary Beth feuds with herself, Brigid drools over Nina Dobrev, and we put "find cool soap dish" on our to-do list.

Sincerely,

Brigid & Mary Beth

Sensitive themes include: suicide, kidnapping

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The House Guest! 

Join us as we sort through extra-complicated feelings as the body count increases in Mystic Falls... 

Sincerely,

Brigid & Anusha

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Anusha on Instagram (spoiler alert for future seasons of TVD) @itsmeanusha

Sensitive themes include: gaslighting, roofie-ing someone against their will, violent racism

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3 If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Mental health resources for BIPOC: https://beam.community/ 

https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/directory-therapists/ 

This resource is divested from the police. BlackLine provides a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens.

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

Dear Podcast Listener,

APRIL FOOLS!!!!

We have a special bonus episode for you! It’s a throwback to Brigid's third grade budding love of vampires... And perhaps Stefan's love of bunnies...

Sincerely,

Brigid & Grace

-Credits-

Thank you to Patrick Hornig for our theme song!

All quotes taken from:

How, James. (1979). Bunnicula, A Rabbit Tale of Mystery. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki and Grace

Special thank you to Alan Daniel (who illustrated the Bunnicula image) - see cover of Bunnicula Strikes Again!

Dear listeners,

In answer to our bonus ep about episode 13 of Season 2, we sat down to discuss our findings from the Twitter & Instagram polls.

To respond to our discussion: 

Twitter: @dearvampdiaries

Instagram: @dearvampdiaries

or

@itsmeanusha

or email us long-form at: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Brigid & Anusha

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Dinner Party!

You know that old question "If you could invite anyone to dinner, alive or dead, which Elijah would you choose?" We'd gladly have him over no matter his dagger-status. 

Sincerely,

Brigid, Mary Beth, & Anusha

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Anusha on Instagram (spoiler alert for future seasons of TVD) @itsmeanusha

Sensitive themes include: gaslighting, roofie-ing someone against their will, self-harm and suicide, abusive relationship dynamics

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki