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April 7 begins with uncertainty.
After my father’s disappearance the day before, my family is left trying to piece together what has happened — where he is, what he intends to do next, and how seriously to take the letter he posted on the school door the day before.
This brief episode continues Season 2 of Vassalage: Truth, Lies, and Power with the next set of letters, presented exactly as we received them. There is no commentary or analysis — only the documents themselves, read in full and in chronological order.
As concern spreads beyond the immediate family, communication widens and the narrative begins to shift. What started as a private dispute is now pulling in others, adding urgency and confusion to the situation.
Season 2 unfolds over nine days and seven days of letters. April 7 marks the moment when panic sets in — and when it becomes clear this may not be just another empty threat.
⚠️ 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.
🎵 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.
