Reading from The Trichster Diaries: Unfulfilled Wishes—What Did She Say?

In today’s episode of Trich Talks, Barbara reads from her memoir, The Trichster Diaries. She reflects on a surprising moment of comfort—discovering that playing with her split ends could be a way to manage her urges for the first time. Barbara also revisits a painful memory: the sting of being called out, the rush of fleeing, heart pounding, shame pressing in. This episode is a raw and honest look at healing, hiding, and the complex space in between.

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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks.

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