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Episode 139: Adoption w/listener Julie J

Episode 139: Adoption w/listener Julie J

FromMental Illness Happy Hour


Episode 139: Adoption w/listener Julie J

FromMental Illness Happy Hour

ratings:
Length:
136 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Born to a drug-addict teenage mom, Julie was given up for adoption and raised by a stoic military dad and Fundamentalist mom whose obession with demons comes close to resembling the mother from "Carrie".   There much more to her story including her humor and resilience.  

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Released:
Nov 1, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

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