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Broken Promises

Broken Promises

By: Marlee Porter
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 Broken Promises is a podcast where survivors of institutional abuse can share their stories. This podcast is a safe place for vulnerability, and will hopefully educate others and spread awareness about this troubled teen industry and its lasting psychological effects.Copyright Marlee Porter Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Episode 13: Samantha Leach, Author of The Elissas

    Episode 13: Samantha Leach, Author of The Elissas
    Jun 22 2023
    For this episode we are switching things up a bit, Our guest today is Samantha. She is the author of the new book: The Elissas, three girls, one fate, and the deadly secrets of suburbia. This book follows the real life story of Samantha’s childhood best friend Elissa, as well as the lives of two other young women who Elissa met during her stay at Ponca Pines, a therapeutic boarding school. This book highlights the complex lives of these young women in an attempt to grapple with their tragic shared fate. While writing this book to honor the memory of her friend, Samantha conducted countless interviews of individuals in the lives of these girls to portray their lives as accurately as possible. Additionally, Samantha includes statistical evidence and personal anecdotes making the novel well rounded, informational, and for many, relatable. Today, Samantha and I will be talking about her book, the process, and our overall feelings about the Troubled Teen Industry.
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    38 mins
  • Episode 12: Jamie's Story

    Episode 12: Jamie's Story
    Feb 15 2023
    Today they will be talking about their time at Second Nature, Uinta Academy, and the Oakley School.

    Trigger Warning: self harm and suicide
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    59 mins
  • Episode 11: Tikki's Story

    Episode 11: Tikki's Story
    Feb 1 2023
    Our guest today is Tikki. Today she will be talking about her time at Evoke Wilderness Therapy, New Haven RTC, Elevations, Wingate Wilderness Therapy, and Calo RTC.

    Trigger Warning: self harm, suicide, and rape
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    36 mins
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