Growing up in a volatile family, a woman finds comfort in her close bond with her younger sister, but when a devastating tragedy leaves her consumed by guilt and unanswered questions, she embarks on a journey halfway around the world in search of truth, forgiveness, and a way forward. Today’s episode featured Jamy. If you’d like to reach out to Jamy, you can email her at jamy@jamybond.com. Jamy is on social media, Facebook: jamy.bond and IG: @jamy.bond At jamybond.com, she’s written two books. The most recent is The Island of Ghost Ships with Finishing Line Press. It is about losing her sister. The other book is Combat Zones, a collection of flash fiction published with Boudin. Her website has her full bio and links for her books as well as stories she’s published. Producers Whit Missildine Content/Trigger Warnings Childhood abuse and neglect, domestic violence, alcohol abuse, emotional manipulation and narcissistic parenting, family dysfunction, fatal car accident, traumatic death of a loved one, graphic descriptions of injury and death, grief and survivor's guilt, suicidal ideation, anxiety and panic attacks, racism and medical discrimination, explicit language. Social Media Instagram: @actuallyhappeningFacebook: This Is Actually Happening Discussion GroupWebsite: thisisactuallyhappening.com Substack - Beyond the Story whitmissildine.substack.com If you’d like to share an UNSAID short story from your life, you can find it on our website: thisisactuallyhappening.com/submittheendoftheknown or on the Substack at whitmissildine.substack.com. Support the Show on Substack by becoming a Paid Subscriber Free subscribers get access to Whit’s weekly episode reflections and some show updates. Paid subscribers get access to AMAs with the team, follow up interviews with past guests, frequently asked questions, deeper insights into the creative process of the show and live events. A paid Substack subscription is also the best way to support the show. You can also support on Patreon patreon.com/happening Website for Whit Missildine whitmissildine.com Subscribe on Audible to Listen Ad-Free Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app or visit Audible.com. Shop at the Store Find This Is Actually Happening branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop: thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop Transcripts Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website: thisisactuallyhappening.com Music Intro Music: "Sleep Paralysis" – Scott Velasquez Music Bed: Sparse_Reflections__a__APM Services If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ©2026 Audible ℗2026 Audible See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
