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339: What if someone gave up everything to save you?

This Is Actually Happening

12-11-2024 • 59 mins

Haunted by the chaos of her family and teenage years, a young woman finally finds refuge and belonging in a solid new group of friends, but after a camping trip ends in tragedy, she must find a new pathway to acceptance.

Today’s episode featured Kristen Smith. You can reach out to Kristen at

kristendsmith2@gmail.com or on Instagram @kristendsmith_


You can also find out more about her and what she does at kristendawnsmith.com.


Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Cathy Sitzes

Content/Trigger Warnings: child SA, abuse, teen kidnapping, drowning, death, grief, explicit language

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Twitter: @TIAHPodcast

Website: thisisactuallyhappening.com

Website for Andrew Waits:andrewwaits.com

Website for Cathy Sitzes: cathysitzes.com


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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: Uncertain Outcomes

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National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

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