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Infidelity, Abuse & a Drunk Driver
In this episode of Trauma Candy Salad, Sammi, Ashley, and Kyle read three listener-submitted trauma stories that center around betrayal, domestic violence, grief, and the long-lasting impact of sudden loss.
Ashley reads a story from “Bitter,” who uprooted her life and moved from Iowa to California for a long-distance boyfriend — only to discover infidelity, humiliation, and an STI waiting for her instead of a future.
Sammi shares Soren’s story of growing up with a cruel and volatile father whose violence culminated in the devastating loss of a beloved family dog — and the complicated emotions that followed.
Kyle reads Nick Nack’s story about losing his mom and sister in a drunk driving accident on Christmas Eve, and how grief changes the way holidays feel forever.
These are stories about rage, heartbreak, trauma, abuse, and unimaginable grief — and the messy, human feelings that follow.
If you’ve ever dealt with:
• Moving for a partner and being betrayed
• Emotional or domestic abuse in your childhood home
• Losing loved ones to drunk driving
• Grief that resurfaces around the holidays
• STI diagnosis trauma connected to infidelity
You are not alone.
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💛 Resources Mentioned / Related Support
If today’s episode brought up anything for you, here are some resources:
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call or text 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
24/7 support at 800-656-HOPE or rainn.org
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Victim support services at madd.org
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 (U.S.)
If you’re outside the U.S., you can find international crisis resources at findahelpline.com.
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Want to share your own story or be featured on the show?
Submit at https://www.traumacandysalad.com/submit-a-story
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook:
@TraumaCandySaladPod
As always, no matter what you’re carrying — betrayal, grief, anger, or memories that still ring in your ears — there’s always room for a little sweetness.
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By Trauma Candy SaladIn this episode of Trauma Candy Salad, Sammi, Ashley, and Kyle read three listener-submitted trauma stories that center around betrayal, domestic violence, grief, and the long-lasting impact of sudden loss.
Ashley reads a story from “Bitter,” who uprooted her life and moved from Iowa to California for a long-distance boyfriend — only to discover infidelity, humiliation, and an STI waiting for her instead of a future.
Sammi shares Soren’s story of growing up with a cruel and volatile father whose violence culminated in the devastating loss of a beloved family dog — and the complicated emotions that followed.
Kyle reads Nick Nack’s story about losing his mom and sister in a drunk driving accident on Christmas Eve, and how grief changes the way holidays feel forever.
These are stories about rage, heartbreak, trauma, abuse, and unimaginable grief — and the messy, human feelings that follow.
If you’ve ever dealt with:
• Moving for a partner and being betrayed
• Emotional or domestic abuse in your childhood home
• Losing loved ones to drunk driving
• Grief that resurfaces around the holidays
• STI diagnosis trauma connected to infidelity
You are not alone.
⸻
💛 Resources Mentioned / Related Support
If today’s episode brought up anything for you, here are some resources:
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call or text 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
24/7 support at 800-656-HOPE or rainn.org
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Victim support services at madd.org
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 (U.S.)
If you’re outside the U.S., you can find international crisis resources at findahelpline.com.
⸻
Want to share your own story or be featured on the show?
Submit at https://www.traumacandysalad.com/submit-a-story
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook:
@TraumaCandySaladPod
As always, no matter what you’re carrying — betrayal, grief, anger, or memories that still ring in your ears — there’s always room for a little sweetness.