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The Albrecht Authors: No More Secrets

How many terrible secrets can one family hold? In early 2019, Mary and Katie published a memoir named Broken Nek, detailing their life of abuse and trauma from Ken, Katie's father/Mary's brother. After speaking to crowds across the midwest, this aunt and niece duo realized that their story is far from over and both now strive for a life of authenticity. In this podcast, Mary and Katie sort out their family's history and their ongoing struggles and triumphs with mental health. All the issues that were once swept under the rug are now coming to light through these conversations about family, truth, and healing.

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The Albrecht Authors: No More Secrets

(2-4) The Reality That Never Was Feat: Mandy

February 27, 2020 • Katie and Mary Albrecht • Season 2 • Episode 4

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How do you cope when your loved one's secrets force their way into the light? When Mandy* found out about the hidden demons of her dad and then later her ex-husband, it shattered her perceived reality about her life. In this episode of No More Secrets, Mary and Katie invite their friend Mandy* on to chat about her life. She bravely discusses various aspects of her past including her dad's closeted addiction, her ex-husband's frequent cheating, and ultimately her struggles of substance abuse. Together, the three of them discuss her overcoming how her once-perfect life, really wasn't all along.

*Mandy is not our guest's real name. She has chosen to remain anonymous.

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