Trauma Bonded

Elly & T discuss Episode 327 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you found your family on the path of celibacy?”, in which we cover bearing each other’s burdens, finding wholeness in chosen family & T’s potential undercover assignment at a Promise Keepers event. 

This is part of our TIAH series, The 82%: Modern Stories of Love & Family. To seek out info about the Modern Family Institute, donate to help advance their work, or get engaged, please visit their website, modernfamilyinstitute.org. 

Thank you to storyteller, Art Pereira.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras 

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: self-harm, suicidal ideation, sexual themes, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial          

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: [email protected]

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elly & T discuss Episode 326 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you discovered a new way to love?”, in which we cover choosing for oneself, cheating your way out of a trap & the other family bible. 

This is part of our TIAH series, The 82%: Modern Stories of Love & Family. To seek out info about the Modern Family Institute, donate to help advance their work, or get engaged, please visit their website, modernfamilyinstitute.org. 

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: domestic violence, gang violence, gun violence, abuse, murder, drug addictionsexual themes, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial          

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: [email protected]

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elly & T discuss Episode 325 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you grew up in a polyamorous family?”, in which we cover the value, inherent, in dating a good breaker-upper, the possession and co-dependence messages of a Cameron Crowe film & the sheer devastation of unwittingly showing up on F** N*ws.

This is part of our TIAH series, The 82%: Modern Stories of Love & Family. To seek out info about the Modern Family Institute, donate to help advance their work, or get engaged, please visit their website, modernfamilyinstitute.org. 

Thanks to storyteller, Koe! You can find out more about Koe at their website, koecreation.com.

Vogue Article: https://www.vogue.com/article/the-rise-of-consensual-non-monogamy

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual themes, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial          

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: [email protected]

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elly & T discuss Episode 324 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were asexual?”, in which we cover true sexual freedom, third-wheeling it, the power of zines & Elly’s amazing Airbnbaby idea.

This is part of our TIAH series, The 82%: Modern Stories of Love & Family. To seek out info about the Modern Family Institute, donate to help advance their work, or get engaged, please visit their website, modernfamilyinstitute.org. 

Thanks to storyteller, David Jay! He’s the founder of Asexuality.org & his upcoming book, Relationality, is available for preorder. 

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual themes, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial          

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: [email protected]

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elly & T discuss Episode 323 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were suddenly a blank slate?”, in which we cover the imprinting of one's past, our stories we still have time to collect & where did these bones go? 

*Sorry for the crying. Yes, Elly still cries about her dad.

*Sorry for the happy children in the background. Someone has a pool but shares it w.thousands.

Thanks to storyteller, Ingrid Rojas! Her memoir The Man Who Could Move Clouds was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Look for her other amazing works!

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: homeopathic medicine, suicide, medical emergency, vehicula &/or bike accident, amnesia/TBI, secrecy, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial          

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: [email protected]

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elly & T discuss Episode 322 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you kept hitting rock bottom?”, in which we cover imposter syndrome, the trials of a long suffering partner & the endless tunneling through rock bottoms to more rock bottoms.

Thanks to storyteller, Jamie! Go check out his pictures on @actuallyhappening IG!

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes 

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: drug use, addiction, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, drunk driving, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial          

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: [email protected]

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elly & T discuss Episode 321 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if they tried to erase you?”, in which we cover owning your self-belief, merging our crappy lives with others’ crappy lives & the tragedies that are pre-pubescent boys and their bodies.

Thanks to storyteller, Merle Yost - can find out more about him: merleyost.com, unspokenboundaries.com, Merlism.com, and his Book: Facing the Truth of Your Life

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes 

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Domestic Violence, Severe Mental Illness, Animal Cruelty/Animal Death, Explicit Language  

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial          

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: [email protected]

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elly & T discuss Episode 320 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your mother believed she was a good witch?”, in which we cover the religious trauma of “God told ME about YOU”, the diverging paths of two siblings & pine trees – not paint thinner. 

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes 

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Abuse of a Minor, Drug Abuse, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Murder, Death, Graphic Bodily Injury, Explicit Language  

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial          

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: [email protected]

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elly & T discuss Episode 319 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you couldn’t find your way home?” in which we cover the helping hands of those in need, how our backstories shape us & what constitutes a lethal dose of marijuana.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes 

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Abuse of a Minor, Drug Use, Suicide Attempt, Sexual Assault, Missing Persons, Death, Graphic Bodily Injury, Explicit Language  

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial          

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: [email protected]

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elly & T discuss Episode 318 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your daughter went missing?”, in which we cover the peace of knowing, the time theft of drugs and booze, and is there wisdom in Forrest Gump? 

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes 

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Child Abandonment, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Parentification, Child Sexual Abuse, Drug & Alcohol Use/Abuse, Missing Children, Premature/Accidental Death, (Around Children), Explicit Language  

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial          

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: [email protected]

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.