After being subjected to horrific abuses from his schizophrenic father as a child, a man later descends into his own mental illness, but as he struggles to recover, a freak accident unexpectedly awakens him into a new life.
Today’s episode featured Alex. You can find out more about Alex and his drag performances on Instagram @ellum_ayo.
Producers: Whit Missildine, Sara Marinelli, Andrew Waits
Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of a minor, mental illness, hallucinations, death, drowning, explicit language
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Intro Music: ""Illabye" – Tipper
Music Bed: “Cylinder Four/Five” – Chris Zabriskie
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