About this episode

Karen vanishes with her children to escape a violent marriage, ultimately facing the challenge of coming out of hiding.

Karen vanishes with her children to escape a violent marriage, erasing a life in order to save it. But eventually, when it’s safe— if it’s safe—she must come out of hiding. Karen Palmer's book, She's Under Here , is out now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• domestic violence
• family
• escape
• identity
• survival

Keywords

• Karen Palmer
• domestic violence
• family secrets
• escape
• survival

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: She's Under Here

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