A Thank You to Our Writers!

To begin, I want to express my gratitude to every writer whose work was highlighted in Season 4. Your articles were powerful, captivating, and authentically vulnerable. Thank you for your dedication and heartfelt contributions!

As we conclude Season Four, I would like to recognize all 29 writers featured on our Season Four merchandise—pending their approval, of course.

Season 4 Merchandise!

In appreciation, we’ve developed two unique products that celebrate the writers we showcased during Season 4. Check them out below:

These items are not yet available for sale, as I need to secure the 'go-ahead' from all 29 writers to ensure everything is legally sound. If you're one of the featured writers and are eager to get your hands on these items, please reach out to me at [email protected] or complete this survey to indicate your consent. The deadline for this opportunity is June 7, 2024.

Please note that those who do not provide consent will not appear in the final products.

Want to Listen Again?

Here are the articles from each episode, each containing a Spotify player and a list of featured works:

• Episode 1 - Vulnerability Begins Anew
• Episode 2 - A Millennial Experience
• Episode 3 - Love Through Change: Rise or Fall
• Episode 4 - Journeys of Writers: Finding Truth Through Illusion
• Episode 5 - Keeping Things Light…er
• Episode 6 - Dealing With Loss
• Episode 7 - Hazards of Being a Woman
• Episode 8 - Adversity in Parenthood
• Episode 9 - Boosted 62 Times and Counting: Interview with Ben Ulansey

Season Four Article List

Here’s the complete list of articles featured by episode:

• Episode One: We Need A Union — For Everyone by Ryan Eland
• Episode One: This Is Where Abuse Begins by TA
• Episode One: Nourishing the Soul by Nancy Blackman
• Episode Two: As Children of the 80's and 90's, We Grew Up Without Hope by Nicole Dake
• Episode Two: Thinking Over Parental Priorities by TA
• Episode Two: The Split That Destroyed a Community by Binky Ink Writing
• Episode Two: Hope in Despair by The Sturg
• Episode Two: A Hundred Duck-Sized Horses or One Horse-Sized Duck by You Good?
• Episode Two: Growing Up During White Flight by TA
• Episode Three: I'm Not Attracted to My Overweight Wife Anymore by Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten (Dr. Psych Mom)
• Episode Three: To Celebrate a Lifetime of Being Fine by You Good?
• Episode Three: Write For AbuseRD (Submission Guidelines) by TA
• Episode Four: Why I Abstained from the Internet on April 1st This Year by The Sturg
• Episode Four: What if We're Not Really Alive? by LI
• Episode Four: Basic Human Rights are Not an "Opinion" by Matthew Maniaci
• Episode Four: The Straw That Broke The Narcissistic Trauma Bond by Amelie D. Phoenix
• Episode Four: This Is the Story I Didn't Want to Share by Annie Trevaskis
• Episode Five: Ode to Leila by Ute Luppertz 💫
• Episode Five: What Is a Blessing To Me by Ute Luppertz 💫
• Episode Five: A Personal Development This or That Challenge by The Sturg
• Episode Five: I Almost Abandoned a Crying Baby at the Zoo by Kendra Sparkles
• Episode Five: When Boys Won't Be Boys: A New Perspective on Masculinity by Deanna Bugalski
• Episode Five: I May Be 60 and Single, But That Doesn't Mean I Want to Date You by Rachel A Fefer
• Episode Six: The Camping Fappening: A Saga With My Stall Neighbor by The Sturg
• Episode Six: What if the Aliens Think We're Dinosaurs? by Ben Ulansey
• Episode Six: The Camera Never Lies? Who Are They Kidding?! by Christala Rosina
• Episode Six: The Bestest Boy by Ute Luppertz 💫
• Episode Six: The 10 Most 'Totally Traumatizing' PG-Rated Movies That Generation X Watched as Kids by Paco Taylor
• Episode Six: Grieving Pets by Ute Luppertz 💫
• Episode Six: Losing My Mom One Memory at A Time by Darren Weir
• Episode Seven: The Art of Discrimination at a Truck Stop by The Sturg
• Episode Seven: Poem: Upon Learning of Garron's Passing by Richard Morell
• Episode Seven: Shot to the Heart by You Good?
• Episode Seven: What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Why Don't We Know More About It? by Ajah Hales
• Episode Seven: What 'Baby Reindeer' Means to Someone Who Has Been Stalked and Harassed the Last 18 Months by Bonnie J Sludikoff
• Episode Seven: I Said Yes to Fetal Reduction by Aabha Gopan
• Episode Eight: If You Knew You Were Dying, Would You Tell Your Family? by Barbara Carter
• Episode Eight: I Spent My Childhood With an Imposter by Claire Franky
• Episode Eight: There's Inherent Heartache in Growing Up by Jacqueline Dooley
• Episode Eight: I'm a Bipolar Mother of Six. Here's What I Want You to Know About Being a Crazy Parent by Lindy Vogel
• Episode Eight: My Fears of Divorce Kept Me Stuck in a Loveless Marriage for Years by Michelle A. Cmarik
• Episode Nine: The Forgotten Lives of Forgotten Phones by Ben Ulansey
• Episode Nine: The Religious Disconnect by Ben Ulansey
• Episode Nine: Artificial Intelligence, Pornography and a Brave New World by Ben Ulansey
• Episode Nine: Why We Never Truly Die Anymore by Ben Ulansey
• Episode Nine: 'Loki' Season 2: Muddled, Multiversal, and Still Awesome by Ben Ulansey
• Episode Nine: Swiss Army Man and the Beauty in Unexpected Places by Ben Ulansey

Big Thanks To You, Dear Eggheads!

Lastly, a huge thank you to all our listeners! Whether you’ve been with us from the start or are just tuning in, we value the time you've spent with us on this journey of vulnerability. Through themes of parenting, grief, womanhood, and non-toxic masculinity, we aim to provide meaningful stories and entertaining perspectives.

The Season Four Special episode will be recorded live on May 30, 2024. Season Five kicks off on June 20, 2024. Join us around 5 PM Eastern (allowing for some setup and fun) on our Discord server to be part of the recording! If you have a story you’d like us to consider, read this article to share it with us!

Thank you for listening, and always remember to follow your own path!

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