Growing up in the notorious commune of Rajneeshpuram, and haunted by abandonment and addiction, a woman’s spontaneous awakening reveals that every wound was a doorway to remembering who she truly is.&nbsp;Today’s episode featured Anonymous. If you’d like to reach out to her, you can email her at <a href="mailto:RosesLifeBook@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RosesLifeBook@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;To learn more about the Rajneeshee movement and the events at Rajneeshpuram, check out the Rajneesh Artifacts and Ephemera Collection in the Oregon archives, which includes documents and memorabilia from the commune’s time in Oregon<a href="https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark%3A80444/xv60199?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Archives West</a>. The Oregon Historical Quarterly’s retrospective article Revisiting Rajneeshpuram offers a sharp, scholarly review of the commune’s rise and fall<a href="https://www.ohs.org/oregon-historical-quarterly/back-issues/upload/Abbott_Revisiting-Rajneeshparum_OHQ-116_4_Winter-2015_spread.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Oregon Historical Society</a>. For the bioterror episode tied to the group, the CDC’s official report A Large Community Outbreak of Salmonellosis Caused by Intentional Contamination remains the definitive source<a href="https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/155777/cdc_155777_DS1.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> CDC Stacks</a>. Finally, Netflix’s Wild Wild Country has made the story accessible and vivid, combining interviews, archival footage, and local perspectives<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Wild_Country?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> en.wikipedia.org+1</a>.&nbsp;Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Aviva Lipkowitz&nbsp;Content/Trigger Warnings: Child abandonment, Emotional neglect, Parental alcoholism, Drug use and addiction (heroin), Homelessness, Prostitution, Domestic abuse / emotional abuse, Narcissistic relationship dynamics, Spiritual / psychological crisis, Religious cult involvement, explicit language&nbsp;Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcast&nbsp;Website: <a href="http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com</a>&nbsp;Website for Andrew Waits:<a href="http://www.andrdewwaits.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> andrdewwaits.com</a>Website for Aviva Lipkowitz: <a href="http://avivalipkowitz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">avivalipkowitz.com</a>&nbsp;Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/happening" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/happening</a>&nbsp;Wondery Plus: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the full catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at <a href="https://wondery.com/plus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wondery.com/plus</a>&nbsp;Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: <a href="https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop</a> to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.&nbsp;&nbsp;Transcripts: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website,<a href="http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> thisisactuallyhappening.com</a>&nbsp;Intro Music: “Sleep Paralysis” - Scott VelasquezMusic Bed: Ambient Themes&nbsp;ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:&nbsp;National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988&nbsp;National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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