As a kid, Liza Rodman spent her summers in Provincetown, trying her best to stay out of her volatile mother’s way. Her favorite escape: running errands with family friend Tony, who soon became her de facto babysitter. One summer, Tony stopped coming around—something Liza didn’t question, until decades later, when she learned that there was something sinister hiding beneath Tony’s gentle demeanor.
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05/20/21 • 35 min
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Family Secrets - Secret Garden
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Family Secrets is a production of I Heart Radio, Close your eyes and count to four, he whispered. I felt his breath on my cheek. The barrel of the gun was hard and cold against my forehead. I counted, and when I opened my eyes, he was gone. I sat up quickly in bed, gasping, my body soaked with sweat. What the hell was that? It was pitch dark in the room, not even a sliver of the moon to offer some light. Damn, another nightmare. I've been having
Secret Garden Top Questions Answered
Who is the speaker recalling spending time with during her childhood in Provincetown?
The speaker is recalling spending time with Tony during her childhood in Provincetown.
What kind of place did Tony used to take the speaker and other kids to in the woods?
Tony used to take the speaker and other kids to a secret garden in the woods.
What was the secret garden in the woods also used for?
The secret garden in the woods was also used to stash drugs.
Who did Tony Costa, the person from the speaker's childhood, later become?
Tony Costa, the person from the speaker's childhood, later became a serial killer responsible for horrific murders of young women.
What realization does the speaker have about her violent dreams?
The speaker realizes that her violent dreams are connected to her childhood experiences with Tony.
How does the speaker discover Tony's identity as a serial killer?
The speaker's mother reveals Tony's identity as a serial killer to her.
What does the speaker reflect on in relation to her traumatic childhood?
The speaker reflects on the lasting impact of her traumatic childhood and the importance of addressing mental health and trauma in society.
What impact does opening up about her experiences have on the speaker?
Opening up about her experiences has given the speaker a sense of freedom, despite potential criticism or backlash.
What does the podcast episode focus on?
The podcast episode focuses on the author, Liza Rodman, and her experiences growing up in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
What recurring nightmares did Liza Rodman have?
Liza Rodman had recurring nightmares of being hunted by an anonymous man with a gun or knife.
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