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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 52 MIN

Episode 17-Why I Went No Contact With My Father

from Blunt But Brilliant · host Nikki Ivers and Tary Varnum

Tary is out this week, so Nikki takes the opportunity to tell her story about why she finally had to go "no contact" with her father. Get ready for the decades long heartbreaking story of the downfall of a family due to one man's alcoholism, narcissism and mental illness. Unfortunately, the harassment continues, and Nikki gives an update of the latest scheme that her father has implemented to try and get her attention. If you or anyone you know is in crisis and/or struggling with suicidal or self harming thoughts, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or go to 988Lifeline.org to start a live chat. The Lifeline is available 24/7/365, day or night, free and confidential. The world is a better place with you in it.Nikki's Favorite Item of the Week(paid link) https://amzn.to/4cmCUhtAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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