On April 9, communication resumes — but not in the way anyone expected.

After days of silence, my father responds with a single, overwhelming letter. At more than 2,500 words, it is not a conversation, but a performance: expansive, accusatory, self-justifying, and meticulously constructed to control the narrative.

This episode contains only two letters.
First, my mother’s measured attempt to reach him.
Then, my father’s response — read in full, exactly as it was written and sent.

What unfolds is not an exchange, but a monologue. One voice dominates the page, reframing events, assigning blame, and recasting himself as both victim and authority. It marks a clear escalation in tone, and a turning point in how this conflict is being documented — and weaponized.

As with all of Season 2, this episode contains no commentary or analysis. Just the letters themselves, in chronological order.

For background and behind-the-scenes context for this episode, listen to April 9… Continued on Patreon.

⚠️ Content Note:
This series discusses sensitive themes and adult content, including suicide, abuse and coercive control, and may not be suitable for all listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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🎵 Music Credit:
Opening and closing music features Moonlight Sonata performed with permission by Paul Pitman. This piece is used intentionally. My father often played Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven on our piano at home, and I remember sitting in the hallway listening as a young child. Its presence in this podcast reflects the emotional atmosphere of these events — restrained, familiar, and unresolved.

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