Welcome to Season 4 of Nobody Should Believe Me! This season we are following the story of Jordyn Hope as they unravel the secrets of their childhood. After revelations that they were abused as a child, Jo bravely returns to their small, deeply religious hometown to attempt to unravel their many lingering questions about their upbringing. Was their abuse a secret? If not, why didn’t anyone help them? Jo connects with her first grade teacher and childhood best friend as they begin their search for answers. Andrea travels with Jo, hoping to help her friend find healing, and to see what the future might look like for the survivors in her own life. *** Links/Resources: Preorder Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy Click here to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you’re listening and helps us keep making the show! Subscribe on YouTube where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content. Follow Andrea on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos: @andreadunlop Buy Andrea's books here. To support the show, go to Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe or subscribe on Apple Podcasts where you can get all episodes early and ad-free and access exclusive bonus content. For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit MunchausenSupport.com The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before we begin, a quick warning that in this show we discuss child abuse, and this content may be difficult for some listeners.
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Hi, mom.
It's chow.
I hope you can hear me.
I wish you could see me.
I'm so sorry.
I wish you called me.
In the spring of 2022, Jordan Hope made the nearly nine hour drive from Missouri to Minnesota to say goodbye to their mother, who will be calling Donna.
Donna's health had been declining, and it had taken a sharp turn when she'd lapsed into a coma.
Jo's sister called and said, I think this is it.
I just want to see you one more time.
Well, I see you.
I want you to see me.
I forgive you.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry that you were hurting so much.
I forgive you, okay?
I forgive you.
It had been a long time since Jo had spoken to their mother.