5. A House of Cards
About this episode
John Paulk faces a crisis of identity and shame as he is caught in a gay bar, leading to a collapse of his constructed life.
When John Paulk slips into a D.C. gay bar, everything he’s built looks set to collapse. Caught, exposed, and suffocated by shame, he clings to a lie that fools no one - not even himself. — Atonement: The John Paulk Story is a production of iHeart Podcasts and Goldhawk Productions in association with Marks Media Co. — If you’ve been affected by any of the issues covered in this series, you can find help and support at the following links: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. Call or text 988 or chat online. Crisis Text Line If you are in crisis, text CONVO to 741741 in the US for free, confidential, 24/7, support. The Trevor Project The leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. If you or someone you know needs help or support, The Trevor Project’s trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386, via the website or by texting START to 678678. RAINN RAINN - the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - provide free, confidential, 24/7 help. Call 1-800-656-4673 or the website to chat with a support specialist. If…
Topics covered
- shame
- identity
- crisis
- LGBTQ+
- mental health
- self-deception
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: iHeart Podcasts, Goldhawk Productions, Marks Media Co., 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, The Trevor Project, RAINN
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