Loved it BUT…
Well produced, well told, narrator was really clear and easy to listen to, never boring and for the most part seemed to try to be fair to everyone involved. Where it goes wrong for me was when the sex work and substance abuse were completely glossed over as contributors to Miriam’s suicide. As was her head injury. In fact they spent more time on the possibility of murder (although the family and coroner agree miriam killed herself). I think when honoring someone’s life by telling their story it’s necessary to talk about the ugly stuff too. Miriam was “thrown from a four story balcony” but that story was never told!! Sex work is dangerous, so very risky, and not just to one’s physical safety. Sex work takes a mental toll, as does addiction. When I think of all aspects of this story, from the show itself- to the omissions in telling Miriam’s story, I can’t help but think of the old saying “oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive”.
stinkydogbreath via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/04/23
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Meh
Wanted to love this… but the host voice is soooooo boring, monotone, it just puts me to sleep.
Workingk9 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/09/21
I’ve been compelled to write a review. From the moment I pressed play on this series, I was hooked. Well written and thought provoking. This was a story that needed to be told, and thank you for bringing it out to share it to the world.
Exists underground via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 12/08/21
The story is compelling and interesting but left me annoyed. The men (boys) were made out to be insensitive Jack holes while Miriam is portrayed as an innocent little girl just looking to be loved. Give me a break! Heterosexual men like women, along with the private parts that come with...Read full review »
badkitty13xx via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/16/21
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