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This Is Actually Happening

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What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. From a man who woke up in the morg… read more

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188: What if you spent four years inside?

“I was just left fighting this invisible thing inside me, the root of which I didn’t know.”

 

Producers: Whit Missildine

 

Episode Summary: A woman grows up with an idyllic childhood in Scotland, when a phobia of mysterious origin begins consuming her thoughts and eventually her future

 

Today’s episode featured Rachel Balcarek. You can find out more about Rachel on Instagram @bearscenario.

  

Social Media: Instagram: @actuallyhappening

Website: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com

 

Wondery Plus: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the full catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at https://wondery.com/plus


Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening

 

Engage with the Community: Join the This Is Actually Happening Discussion Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/201783687561039/

 

Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop. 

 

Content/Trigger Warnings: emetophobia, agoraphobia, panic attacks, depression, explicit language

 

Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: Sk”Cylinder Four/Five” – Chris Zabriskie

 

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

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 

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

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

Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741

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