Best Lost Genre Stories Podcasts (2024)

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Husband Had A Vasectomy Behing My Back And Lied While We Were Trying For A Baby 21:30

6m ago21:30

21:30

OP and her husband had agreed on the size of their family before getting married, and it all came to a head when OP discovered that he had a vasectomy behind her back after the birth of their first child. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Wife Told Me She Was Tempted To Cheat On Me So I Said I Was Tempted To Divorce Her 21:49

1h ago21:49

21:49

OP and their wife made some difficult decisions to keep their family above water for the past three years; now, his wife has gone back to work and confessed to OP that she was tempted to cheat on him, so he said he was tempted to get a divorce. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/s…

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Episode 126: A Brief History of Failure 1:03:17

1h ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Like it or not, failure is a part of creation, invention, and art. Sometimes, failure forces improvisation that creates something amazing; other times, not so much. So, I wanted to look at failure in horror: how some filmmakers overcame major setbacks and Acts of God, but also look at the movies centered around human error, where one mistake create…

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Scott Graham: Think Ahead / Plan Ahead for a Long Series 46:31

2h ago46:31

46:31

Scott Graham is the author of the National Park Mystery Series, featuring archaeologist Chuck Bender, paramedic Janelle Ortega, and their daughters Carmelita and Rosie. The series is published by Torrey House Press. Release date for Death Valley Duel, book nine in the series, is June 2024. In addition to his mysteries, Scott is the author of five n…

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UPDATED - Aunt Stole Our Inheritance And Lied About It But Then Karma Ruined Her Life 20:29

1h ago20:29

20:29

OP tells us the story of how her aunt made sure that every one's inheritance fell upon her and her children only, only to be smacked down by karma, rendering her whole inheritance worthless. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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I Refused To Pay For My Stepkids Private School And It Exposed My Husband And His Ex 21:31

1h ago21:31

21:31

OP has her kids in private school, and her husband's ex has been pushing for OP's stepkids to go to the private school. However, she doesn't want to pay for it, and OP's husband and his ex are trying to get OP to pay for it. OP totally refuses. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/s…

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Husband Wants Custody Of His Affair Child So I Told Him He Has To Move Out 23:26

2h ago23:26

23:26

OP got the news that her husband cheated on her and had a child right before their wedding, and now, almost nine years later, he has to take custody of the child because the affair partner is going to jail. OP says no, and if he wants to take custody, he needs to move out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-ge…

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Wife Didn't Tell Me About Her Diagnosis And It Exposed Her Plan To Leave Me 20:56

41m ago20:56

20:56

OP's wife got diagnosed with breast cancer, and all her plans of cheating and abandoning OP went out the window, and now she's looking for OP's support. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.By Lost Genre Stories

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Friend Refused To Give Me Back My Baby Because She Thinks She Knows Better Than Me 21:42

2d ago21:42

21:42

OP has a friend that thinks she knows everything about kids because she works in pre-school. OP was somewhat ok with this until one day the friend took OP's baby and refused to it back to OP when she asked for her baby back. And things got ugly. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/…

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I Refuse To Go To My Brother's Wedding Because Of What He Called My Newborn Baby 20:19

4h ago20:19

20:19

OP's brother is a bully and very disrespectful, and most recently he insulted OP's newborn baby and that was if for OP. Now, OP is up in arms and his parents are just telling him to get over it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Episode 651: Vajra Chandrasekera and The Saint of Bright Doors 57:10

18m ago57:10

57:10

This episode is a wide-ranging discussion with two important guests: the brilliant Vajra Chandrasekera, whose amazing first novel The Saint of Bright Doors is currently nominated for both Hugo and Nebula Awards, and whose even more adventurous Rakesfall will be published in June, and our old friend, the excellent critic, reviewer and fellow podcast…

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Ex-Wife Is Back And Wants Me To Be A Dad To Her Son But I'm Childfree And Engaged 21:22

24m ago21:22

21:22

OP divorced his wife a long time ago because she wanted kids and he didn't. Now, 16 years later she's back and told OP that she wanted him to be a father figure for her son, OP said no and now OP's whole family says he's an AH for not getting back together with his ex. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-…

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Twin Sister And I Took A DNA Test And We Share No DNA 21:14

1h ago21:14

21:14

OP and her twin sister were gifted a DNA test from their grandparents, only to find out that they share no DNA. OP doesn't know what to do, and no one in her family will tell her anything. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Narcissist Mom Tried To Steal My Inheritance For My Monster Stepbrother 20:21

7h ago20:21

20:21

OP's mom has always preferred OP's monster stepbrother, even after what he did to OP. Now OP has everything she needs to press charges and throw both of them in jail. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.By Lost Genre Stories

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Art and Advocacy: Ashley January’s Response to the Black Maternal Health Crisis 50:55

4h ago50:55

50:55

In this episode, we sit with contemporary artist Ashley January to discuss her powerful paintings inspired by maternal experiences. Ashley delves into themes of preeclampsia, premature birth, and birth trauma, shining a spotlight on the Black maternal mortality and morbidity crisis in America. Her art is not just a reflection of her personal journe…

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Gold Digger Mom Is Furious I Didn't Tell Her That I Married Into Money 20:10

2d ago20:10

20:10

OP's mom is an addict, and OP had no contact with her for close to 10 years. OP married into a wealthy family, and her mom got back in contact with OP to drop OP's little sister with her. when she saw OP had money, she was furious that OP didn't give her any. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-sto…

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Husband To Be Is Angry Since I Don't Want His Kids At Our Honeymoon 20:37

1h ago20:37

20:37

OP is planning her wedding with her husband, and when they spoke about the honeymoon, it all came to a head when OP's fiance said he wants to take his kids, and OP is against it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.By Lost Genre Stories

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Angie Hodapp: The One-Day MFA 30:33

19h ago30:33

30:33

Angie Hodapp is the Director of Literary Development at Nelson Literary Agency. She holds a BA in English and secondary education from the University of Northern Colorado and an MA in English and communication development from Colorado State University. A graduate of the Publishing Institute at the University of Denver, she has worked in profession…

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Wife's Best Friend And Her Husband Are Trying To "Poach" My Wife 21:58

28m ago21:58

21:58

OP's wife's best friend and her husband want to have a threesome with OP's wife while he watches. OP is totally against this whole thing but doesn't know how to tell his wife that he doesn't like this. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Wife's Female Friend Told Me To Keep Secret That She Was In My Room Topless 20:38

2d ago20:38

20:38

OP's wife's best friend is living with them and one day that OP was at home and his wife was at work, the best friend walked into OP's bedroom only wearing underwear and OP was caught by surprise. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Episode 650: Tobi Ogundiran and the Guardian of the Gods 57:44

11m ago57:44

57:44

Gary and Jonathan are joined by Tobi Ogundiran, whose novella In the Shadow of the Fall is the first of the “Guardian of the Gods,” and whose first story collection Jackal, Jackal, was published to considerable acclaim last year. Winner of the Ignyte and nominee for the BSFA, and Shirley Jackson awards, Tobi discusses growing up in Nigeria reading …

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Wife Wants Me To Reject A Job That Pays More Because My Ex Works There 19:21

19m ago19:21

19:21

OP got a job offer from a company where his ex-girlfriend works and his wife is asking him to reconsider and not take the job. He wants to because it's more money, but they don't really need it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Episode 125: Embracing the Darkness: Del Howison and Dark Delicacies 1:04:29

18m ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Join me as I talk with Del Howison, the co-owner of Dark Delicacies, the world-renowned book and collectibles store in Burbank dedicated to horror and fantasy that celebrates 30 years as America's home of horror (and is the oldest horror bookstore in Los Angeles.) Del discusses his career as an author, actor, and bookseller and how a horror superfa…

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Husband Has Divorce Papers On His Desk As A Threat So I'm Going To File Them 20:29

16d ago20:29

20:29

OP's husband is adamant about controlling OP and wants her to wear a tracker while he's out on a business trip for two weeks. OP is going to take these two weeks to divorce him and get out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Sister Was Bragging About Her New Boyfriend And He Turned To Be My Future Husband 19:51

33m ago19:51

19:51

OP went to a family gathering that her estranged sister would be attending. During that meeting, OP's sister kept talking about her awesome boyfriend. It all came to a head when OP's future husband showed up, and the sister jumped on him and kissed him, saying he was her boyfriend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas…

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Angela Sylvaine & The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls 39:08

12d ago39:08

39:08

Angela Sylvaine is a self-proclaimed cheerful goth who writes speculative fiction and poetry. Her debut novel, Frost Bite, a ‘90s sci-fi horror comedy, is available now, and her debut short story collection, The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls is forthcoming. Her short fiction and poetry have appeared in or on over fifty anthologies, magazines, an…

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Husband Said Our House Will Never Be Mine Though I'll Be Paying Hald The Mortgage 21:39

19d ago21:39

21:39

OP and her husband are thinking about buying the husband's family home. However, OP is now hurt and rethinking everything since her husband told her she would never have a claim to the house in case they divorce, even though OP would pay half the mortgage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-storie…

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Sister Says I'm Jealous Because She's In College So I Refused To Pay Her Tuition 20:15

5d ago20:15

20:15

OP is taking care of his three sisters because their mom can't and left them. OP paid for his sister's tuition, and now she's demanding more money to live the college experience. OP said no. She got angry, and OP told her to get a job since he was not paying for her anymore. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-…

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Mom And Dad Wanted To Scam My Stepmom But I Exposed Them And Blew Up Their Lives 20:51

21d ago20:51

20:51

OP found out that her mom and dad were plotting to scam OP's stepmom out of all her money while on her deathbed. So OP told her stepmom and blew up her mom and dad's life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.By Lost Genre Stories

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Heard My Husband Trash My Cooking With His Female Coworker When He Butt Dailed Me 20:10

14d ago20:10

20:10

OP's husband butt dialed her, and that's when OP caught on that he trashed OP's cooking with a younger female coworker, and that unraveled into OP knowing about his emotional affair. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.By Lost Genre Stories

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Girlfriend Broke Up When I Said I Want A Paternity Test Before I Sign A Birth Certificate 21:22

27m ago21:22

21:22

OP asked his girlfriend for a pattern test after a friend of both of them hinted that he should be based on how OP's girlfriend's best friend always acts flirty and handsy with OP's girlfriend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Wife Is Furious That I Don't Want Her To Be A Surrogate For Her Sister's Baby 20:28

1h ago20:28

20:28

OP's wife wants to be a surrogate for her sister, but OP doesn't agree because of what happened in her past pregnancies. OP made this clear to her, and she flipped out. Things took a turn for the worse after that. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Friend Is Now Homeless After I Kicked Her Out For Snooping In My Bank Account 20:53

25d ago20:53

20:53

The OP wanted to help her friend out and let her become her roommate. The whole thing turned into a nightmare, and OP had no choice but to kick her out after the roommate, no ex-friend, kicked OP's dog. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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The Explosive Female Body: Artist Alexandra Carter’s Muse in Birth and Beyond 58:19

5d ago58:19

58:19

“The bulk of my work comes out of this place of the explosive female body and really meditating on that and looking at that. The body has always been my deepest interest, and painting the figure, and that has been the case for many, many years. And so when I started to think about family building and my reproductive health and my fertility, just ev…

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Entitled Sister-In-Law Abused My Hospitality So Now She And Her Family Are Homeless 27:19

26d ago27:19

27:19

OP's husband's family is pressuring her to host her SIL and her whole family while they look for a house. The problem is that they don't respect OP and her home, so she kicked them out, and that's when it all began. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Told My Girlfriend She's To Wild For Me To Get Married And She Called OP Out In The Update 20:47

2h ago20:47

20:47

OP is troubled, his girlfriend is a free-spirit and he things getting married to her is not wise, so he made a post about it. However his girlfriend saw the post and decided to make the update. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Husband Didn't Stand Up For Me When His Kids Insulted Me So I'm Divorcing Him 20:49

28d ago20:49

20:49

OP's stepkids' bio mom just came back into their lives after abandoning them eight years ago, and because of it, the stepkids have been insulting OP. OP's husband didn't have her back, so OP is divorcing him. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Episode 649: Nghi Vo and The Brides of High Hill 55:54

26d ago55:54

55:54

This week, we’re joined by the wonderful Nghi Vo, whose The Brides of High Hill is out this week. It’s the fifth of her ongoing “Singing Hills” sequence of novellas about the peripatetic Cleric Chih and their sharp-tongued companion hoopoe, Almost Brilliant. We discuss how Nghi has made use of different storytelling modes throughout the series, her…

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FINAL UPDATE - Gossip Friend Likes To Invent Rumors And Now Says My Husband Is A Cheater 24:25

25d ago24:25

24:25

OP's friend keeps telling OP her theories as to why OP's husband is cheating on her, and that's just one of the rumors she's spreading in the friend group. But OP had enough and stood up for her husband. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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Tom Farrell: 2024 Writer of the Year Finalist 39:10

12d ago39:10

39:10

Tom Farrell has worked as a golf course starter, a chemist and clerked at City Hall in Chicago while attending law school. He is the author of The Wager Series, a mystery-thriller series set in the world of sports betting, horse racing and poker. The series includes Wager Tough, WagerEasy, and Wager Smart. Wager Tough was selected by Kirkus Reviews…

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FINAL UPDATE - I Kicked Out My Pregnant Girlfriend For Stealing And Not Paying The Rent 20:59

11d ago20:59

20:59

OP's girlfriend is stealing from him, and she's also skipping on paying her rent and is getting payday loans to give her family and ruining her credit. OP has kicked her out many times but keeps letting her back in because she's pregnant. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support…

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Episode 124-We’re All Wasted: The Ongoing Saga of Cinema Wasteland 1:46:12

15d ago1:46:12

1:46:12

For the last 25 years, Cinema Wasteland has been a Mecca for horror movie maniacs. The legendary convention draws cineastes in and turns them into repeat visitors, "Wastelanders." As CW reaches its Silver Anniversary, many Wastelanders ask," How long will this go on?" Join me as I discuss Cinema Wasteland's ongoing saga and interview veterans and n…

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Ex Demands I Pay Her For A Plane Ticket She Can't Use Because She Dumped Me 19:52

14d ago19:52

19:52

OP and his girlfriend had a trip planned and paid for, and then they broke up. OP told her he would pay her so he could take the trip. However, she's demanding he pay him more than she would pay him if things were reversed. OP said no. Check my coffee brand - Smiley Face Coffee, at https://smileyface.coffee Become a supporter of this podcast: https…

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FINAL UPDATE - Wife Quit Her Job To Be A Tradwife So I Served Her Divorce Papers 23:50

5d ago23:50

23:50

OP's wife decided that she wanted to be a "tradwife" and told OP. OP did not agree and told her so, but she didn't care and did it anyway. So OP left and told her to lawyer up. Now, the wife is using his children to manipulate him. Check my coffee brand - Smiley Face Coffee, at https://smileyface.coffee Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w…

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Parents Stole Money From Me To "Help Me Our" So I Told Them To Shove It And Left 21:44

16d ago21:44

21:44

OP's parents made him pay a really high rent during his college years, forcing him to get a job that killed any chance at a social life, and after graduating, they gave him all his money back. OP is angry about this, particularly because he won't do the same for his younger siblings. Check my coffee brand - Smiley Face Coffee, at https://smileyface…

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I Refuse To Let My Dad Back In My Life After He Abandoned Us For His Affair Family 26:22

7d ago26:22

26:22

OP's dad effectively abandoned OP in her teenage years because he needed to prioritize his family, meaning his affair family. Now, almost 20 years later, he's back and wants to be back in her life. OP is refusing to allow that, and it's coming to a head. Check my coffee brand - Smiley Face Coffee, at https://smileyface.coffee Become a supporter of …

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Female Coworker Made Fake Nudes Of Me And Posted Them Accusing Me Of Harassing Her 20:40

8d ago20:40

20:40

OP flirted with a coworker, and he continued to flirt after finding out she had a boyfriend. Then, one day, out of nowhere, the coworker accused OP of sending her unwarranted nude pictures. OP doesn't know what to do. Check my coffee brand - Smiley Face Coffee, at https://smileyface.coffee Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co…

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Ex-Fiance And Family Want Me Back Since Throwing Me Out After My Sister Framed Me 21:35

9d ago21:35

21:35

OP's sister framed her as a cheater, and her whole family and her fiance turned her back on OP and shunned her out of their life.OP left and made a life for herself, and now they're back, wanting to reconcile with her. Check my coffee brand - Smiley Face Coffe,e at https://smileyface.coffee Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c…

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Episode 648: Genre, marketing, and more 1:04:46

9d ago1:04:46

1:04:46

This week Jonathan and Gary start out with something resembling a topic: the proliferation of subgenres, movements, and marketing categories in SF and fantasy: from the evolution of space opera in SF to the rise of epic fantasy (and Ballantine’s earlier term “adult fantasy”), as well as consciously developed movements such as the New Wave, cyberpun…

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Husband's Affair Child Showed Up At Our House And It's Tearing Our Family To Shreds 19:51

1M ago19:51

19:51

OP's husband's affair child just showed up at their house, and her husband is completely refusing to be responsible for anything, leaving all the burden on OP. Check my coffee brand - Smiley Face Coffee, at https://smileyface.coffee Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.…

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