Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Rose!

This one has thorns. And lightbulbs. 

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Sensitive themes include: violence, intimidation

We want safety for you. 

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

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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@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Masquerade!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Did you bring your mask? Your fruit of choice? Great, we brought the flame-throwers.

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Please forgive the lack of initial timestamps. We hope to have them up soon! Sensitive themes include: Black characters being undervalued and killed off, abusive family dynamics

We want safety for you. 

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

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 us - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Plan B!

Plan A is that we both talk about this episode together. Plan B is that Nikki talks about the hard scenes while Brigid leaves the room... we had to use plan B. 

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Please forgive the lack of initial timestamps. We hope to have them up soon! Sensitive themes include: torture

We want safety for you. 

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

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 us - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Kill or Be Killed!

Are you ready for MFHSVP?! ...What do you mean you don't know the acronym for Mystic Falls Historical Society Volunteer Picnic? WHO ARE YOU. DO YOU EVEN GO HERE? 

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Please forgive the lack of initial timestamps. We hope to have them up soon! Sensitive themes include: aggression and underage drinking.  

We want safety for you. 

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

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 us - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Memory Lane! So many fun (and also cringey) callbacks to the past in this episode... Join us as we deal with our feelings for yet another charming manipulative character. Also isn't Caroline's car the coolest? Isn't it? 

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Please forgive the lack of initial timestamps. We hope to have them up soon! Sensitive themes include: grooming and gaslighting. 

We want safety for you. 

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

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 us - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Bad Moon Rising. Who's a good boy? Mason is!

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Please forgive the lack of initial timestamps. We hope to have them up soon! Sensitive themes include: sexual assault, predatory behavior, violence against women of Color

We want safety for you. 

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

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/ 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

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

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow us - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Brave New World!

Do you have your game face on yet...? But do you...? 

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Please forgive the lack of initial timestamps. We hope to have them up soon! Sensitive themes include: physical abuse & violence, racist and misogynistic moralistic tropes of typical horror genre IP, and emotional manipulation. 

We want safety for you. 

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

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/ 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

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

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow us - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Return!

We're back and so is a certain dead ringer... We couldn't be more excited!

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Please forgive the lack of initial timestamps. We hope to have them up soon! Sensitive themes include: sexual assault, physical abuse & violence, and emotional manipulation. 

We want safety for you. 

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

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/ 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

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

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow us - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

P.P.P.P.P.P.S.

In memorium: we rank the memorability of the deaths of Season One's characters. Obviously there are spoilers. Dearly beloved, you've been warned.

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

-Follow us-

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

or email us at [email protected]

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

P.P.P.P.P.S.

We each dedicated tarot cards to characters and do a reading of their Season One arcs. Spoilers for Season One - you've been warned!

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

-Follow us-

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

or email us at [email protected]

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki