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Don't Worry, Be Happy

Published: Feb. 24, 2022, 9 a.m.

Mimi Nguyen\u2019s mother, Thanh, has always been super anxious. She obsessively calls Mimi at all hours and is always worried they\u2019re in danger. This paranoia really put a strain on their relationship, until Mimi heard Thanh talking in her sleep one night. And Mimi realized\u2026 maybe there were long-hidden family secrets that might explain Thanh\u2019s behavior.

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This story contains strong language, graphic depictions of war, and mention of suicide. Please take care while listening.

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Thank you, Mimi & Thanh, for sharing your story with us!

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Stephanie Foo produced this story \u2013 she also wrote a memoir about intergenerational immigrant trauma and her own complex PTSD\u2026 in it, she tears down her own walls and shares her and her family\u2019s story. Check out her incredible new book, \u201cWhat My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma.\u201d

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Produced by Stephanie Foo, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot

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Season 13 - Episode 9