Ep. 9 The Quiet Keeper

The Quiet Keeper is who I've been. This episode is where she retires.No guest today. Just me answering the two questions that have come up more than anything else since we launched: why I say "who we are still becoming," and how we ended up homeless. Both answers are longer than I expected, messier than I wanted, and still not fully over. But you asked.A gentle heads-up: This episode includes mention of sexual assault, homelessness, a mental health crisis, family estrangement, and financial fraud. Resources are below. Please take care of yourself as you listen.ResourcesIf anything in this episode touched something real for you, please reach out for support.RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673 or rainn.org (US)988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - call or text 988 (US)Crisis Text Line - text HOME to 741741 (US)SAMHSA National Helpline (mental health and crisis support) - 1-800-662-4357 (US)National Homeless Shelter Directory - homelessshelterdirectory.org (US)Psychology Today therapist finder - psychologytoday.com (US and international listings)If you're outside the US - findahelpline.com connects you to crisis support in more than 200 countries. Befrienders Worldwide offers free emotional support at befrienders.org.If you don't feel ready to call anyone, even telling one safe person you're struggling counts.If this episode stayed with you Please follow, rate, and share. One text to one person is the single biggest thing you can do for a show this size, and it might be exactly what someone in your life needs today. Tag us on socials @anchormomentspod. If you have a story you think belongs here, reach out at anchormomentspod.com or email [email protected]'m Krista Patrick. This is Anchor Moments. You are already part of someone's story. Carry that with kindness.