Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to The Murder of One! Please excuse our audio issues.

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Brigid's mic had some issues on this one, it's not your earphones. Sorry for the intermittent clicking! 

Sincerely,

Christina & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on torture.

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

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Welcome to The New Deal! 

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Gaby & Brigid

This episode contains conversations about beheading.

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

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Welcome to Homecoming! 

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Bryan & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on a man escourting an unconscious woman out of a party, and abusive family dynamics. 

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

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Welcome to Ordinary People! 

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To pre-order Black Witches and Queer Ghosts: Race, Gender, & Sexual Orientation in Teen Supernatural Serials go to https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781666926750/Black-Witches-and-Queer-Ghosts-Race-Gender-and-Sexual-Orientation-in-Teen-Supernatural-Serials    Koretsky, Deanna. 2023. "Mystic Falls in Covington, GA: Race, Gender, and Fandom in The Vampire Diaries Franchise." In The Palgrave Handbook of the Vampire. Available at: https://www.academia.edu/112274648/Mystic_Falls_in_Covington_Georgia_Gender_Race_and_Fandom_in_The_Vampire_Diaries_Franchise or https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-030-82301-6_69-1   Lampert-Weissig, Lisa. 2018. "Blood and Soil in The Vampire Diaries." Aeternum: The Journal of Contemporary Gothic Studies, vol. 5, no. 1. Available at: https://www.medievallit.org/course_materials/Lampert_publications/Lampert_blood_soil_vampires.pdf    Tuck, Eve and Yang, K. Wayne. 2012. "Decolonization is not a metaphor." Decolonization: Indigeneity, Education & Society, vol.1, no. 1. Available at: https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/des/article/view/18630/15554     

For more about Deanna:  www.deannakoretsky.com

Sincerely,

Deanna & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on racism, sexism, suicide, and homophobia. 

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

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Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to Ghost World! 

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Christina & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on grief and torture. 

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

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Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to Carmilla! 

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To pre-order Black Witches and Queer Ghosts: Race, Gender, & Sexual Orientation in Teen Supernatural Serials go to https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781666926750/Black-Witches-and-Queer-Ghosts-Race-Gender-and-Sexual-Orientation-in-Teen-Supernatural-Serials    Le Fanu, J. S. (2022). Carmilla. Mumbai, GENERAL PRESS.   "Who or What is Matska in Carmilla?" by Valerie Guyant: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00144940.2014.928253   Carmilla: The First Vampire by Amy Chu and Soo Lee: https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3010-192/Carmilla-The-First-Vampire-TPB   There's also a free version of Carmilla that listeners can access easily: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/10007/10007-h/10007-h.htm 

For more about Deanna:  www.deannakoretsky.com

Sincerely,

Deanna & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on racism, sexism, suicide, and homophobia. 

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

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Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to Smells Like Teen Spirit! 

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Anusha & Brigid

This episode contains conversations around sexual assault, suicide, and grief. 

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

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Welcome to The Reckoning! If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

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Christina & Brigid

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Disturbing Behavior. If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

Sincerely,

Kathleen & Brigid

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Statistics on queer conversion therapy in the United States: 

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1053024/lgbtq-youth-in-us-attempted-suicide-conversion-therapy-experience/

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/conversion-therapy-report/

Resources for those threatened with or recovering from CT: 

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/additional-resources/ 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The End of the Affair. If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

Sincerely,

Gaby & Brigid

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Statistics on queer conversion therapy in the United States: 

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1053024/lgbtq-youth-in-us-attempted-suicide-conversion-therapy-experience/

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/conversion-therapy-report/

Resources for those threatened with or recovering from CT: 

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/additional-resources/ 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Hybrid. If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

Sincerely,

Mary Beth & Brigid

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

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Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to an all-TVDU-spoiler-INCLUSIVE conversation with the incredible Dr. Kendra R. Parker! If you are doing a spoiler-free re-watch, come back and listen to this episode once you've consumed all eight seasons of The Vampire Diaries.

You can find out more about Kendra's work at her website: 

http://www.kendrarparker.com/

If you'd like to support the podcast's work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

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Brigid

  Kendra R. Parker's website: http://www.kendrarparker.com/   PARKER, K. R. (2020). Black female vampires in African American women’s novels, 1977-2011: She bites back. LEXINGTON BOOKS.   PARKER, K. R. (2025) Understanding Octavia E. Butler. University of South Carolina Press.   Bishop, R.S. (1990). Mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors. Perspectives: Choosing and Using Books for the Classroom, vol. 6, no. 3, 1990, pp. ix-xi. https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf    Jones, Charisse, and Kumea Shorter-Gooden, Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America (Harper Collins, 2003), 124.   Movies with Black Vampires

• Blacula 
• Scream, Blacula Scream
• Vampire in Brooklyn
• Vamp (with Grace Jones) 
• Vampires vs. The Bronx
• Blade

  Movies Mentioned Ghost with Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Moore, and Patrick Swayze   Secondary Sources
Mitchell, Koritha. “Identifying White Mediocrity and Know-Your-Place Aggression: a Form of Self-Care,” African American Review 51, no. 4 (January 1, 2018): 253.
Thomas, Ebony Elizabeth. The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games, 116.    Johnson, K. Murry (2012). “A Slaves Tale.” Image of Emeralds and Chocolate. Johnson & Franklin, LLC.   Jackson, Monica (2004). “The Ultimate Diet.” Dark Thirst, edited by Angela C. Allen, Pocket Books, pp. 3-37.   Farmer, A. D. (2018). “Archiving While Black”. African American Intellectual Historical Society. https://www.aaihs.org/archiving-while-black/   Books/Stories
Massey, Brandon. Dark Corner. Dark Corner Publishing, 2017.
The Black Girl Survives in This One, edited by  Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J. Fennell, Macmillan, 2024.  

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Birthday. If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Sensitive themes include: underage drug use/drinking, torture/violence

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

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Editing by Brigid

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Happy Holidaaaaays! Please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

Sincerely,

DVD Cast

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P.P.P.P.S.

In memorium: we rank the memorability of the deaths of Season Two's characters. Obviously there are spoilers. Dearly beloved, you've been warned.

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All the ooey gooey love,

DVD Cast

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Music recorded & played by Patrick Hornig, written by Frédéric Chopin.

P.P.P.S.

Let us regale you (and sometimes serenade you) with the songs of Season Two. All credit to the artists in this playlist (and on the Vampire Diaries CD that Brigid plays in her car all the live long day): 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0burjlyfu9le6EEnA5N84b?si=076cee1ed6b44a57 

Please support us by donating if you'd like, to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

Write to us: dearvampdiaries@gmail.com 

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All the ooey gooey love,

DVD Cast

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Dear podcast listeners,

We're baaaaaaaaaack, but not in a creepy Poltergeist way. More in a Katherine Peirce being badass way. We have changes to the show: we are going bi-weekly for our release schedule, and we will be getting back to wrapping Season 2 in December, starting Season 3 rewatch in January! 

We made the top 10 list of Vampire Diaries podcasts from Feedspot (check it out): https://podcasts.feedspot.com/the_vampire_dairies_podcasts/ 

Please support us continuing by donating if you'd like, to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

Write to us: dearvampdiaries@gmail.com 

Find us on Socials at dearvampdiaries

All the ooey gooey love,

DVD Cast

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Artwork by Nikki

In solidarity with SAGAFTRA and WGA, this podcast is on strike until AMPTP comes to its senses. 

Sincerely,

DVD Cast

P.P.S.

We ranked the town events of Mystic Falls from Season 2. 

Sincerely, 

Bryan & Brigid

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P.S.

We tallied up the takes and stakes of season two. 

Sincerely, 

Mary Beth & Brigid

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Dear Podcast Listener,

You are invited to the next big Mystic Falls town event, ahem oops (force of habit), I mean, a play that Brigid is acting in in Los Angeles, CA in June 2023 - possibly July 2023. The information for tickets are here: 

https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/9826 

Hope to see you there! 

Sincerely,

Brigid

Follow us: 

@itsmeanusha (Anusha on instagram for DVD polls)

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter & Instagram

Write to us: 

dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to As I Lay Dying! 

Join us for the season finale and find out what in the world it could be after that last episode!

Sincerely,

Brigid & Nikki

Sensitive themes in this episode include suicide, grief, & loss. 

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

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Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to Break On Through! 

If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

Brigid's mic had some issues on this one, it's not your earphones. Sorry for the intermittent clicking! 

Sincerely,

Gaby & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on predatory/grooming behavior, suicide, disordered eating, restraining orders, and sexual assault. 

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Sun Also Rises! 

Brigid is alone to regale you with this one.... OR IS SHE??? 

Sincerely,

Brigid & Nikki

Sensitive themes in this episode include choosing whether to live or die, grief & loss. 

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Last Day! 

Ready to get bummed? Oh boy. At least we have a silver-lining Salvatore. Which one you ask? We think it should be obvious. 

Sincerely,

Brigid & Anusha

Sensitive themes in this episode include violations of consent and abusive relationships.

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Klaus! 

Join us as we meet our long-awaited big bad hairdo, salivate over Elijah once again, and demand better from Damon. 

Sincerely,

Brigid & Mary Beth

Sensitive themes in this episode include abusive relationships.

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Last Dance! 

Got your painted bus, your obsession over background actors in tie dye shirts, and your lava lamp?! Let's dance the night away.

Sincerely,

Brigid & Bryan

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Know Thy Enemy! 

Join us as Mary Beth feuds with herself, Brigid drools over Nina Dobrev, and we put "find cool soap dish" on our to-do list.

Sincerely,

Brigid & Mary Beth

Sensitive themes include: suicide, kidnapping

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The House Guest! 

Join us as we sort through extra-complicated feelings as the body count increases in Mystic Falls... 

Sincerely,

Brigid & Anusha

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Anusha on Instagram (spoiler alert for future seasons of TVD) @itsmeanusha

Sensitive themes include: gaslighting, roofie-ing someone against their will, violent racism

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3 If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Mental health resources for BIPOC: https://beam.community/ 

https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/directory-therapists/ 

BlackLine Hotline

This resource is divested from the police. BlackLine provides a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens.

1-800-604-5841

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

Dear Podcast Listener,

APRIL FOOLS!!!!

We have a special bonus episode for you! It’s a throwback to Brigid's third grade budding love of vampires... And perhaps Stefan's love of bunnies...

Sincerely,

Brigid & Grace

 

-Credits-

Thank you to Patrick Hornig for our theme song!

All quotes taken from:

How, James. (1979). Bunnicula, A Rabbit Tale of Mystery. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki and Grace

Special thank you to Alan Daniel (who illustrated the Bunnicula image) - see cover of Bunnicula Strikes Again!

Dear listeners,

In answer to our bonus ep about episode 13 of Season 2, we sat down to discuss our findings from the Twitter & Instagram polls.

To respond to our discussion: 

Twitter: @dearvampdiaries

Instagram: @dearvampdiaries

or

@itsmeanusha

or email us long-form at: dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Brigid & Anusha

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Dinner Party!

You know that old question "If you could invite anyone to dinner, alive or dead, which Elijah would you choose?" We'd gladly have him over no matter his dagger-status. 

Sincerely,

Brigid, Mary Beth, & Anusha

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Anusha on Instagram (spoiler alert for future seasons of TVD) @itsmeanusha

Sensitive themes include: gaslighting, roofie-ing someone against their will, self-harm and suicide, abusive relationship dynamics

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Crying Wolf!

The only thing we're crying about is how Caroline lost her phone for this whole. episode. And when Matt will bring the condiments over to our table. 

Sincerely,

Brigid, Bryan, & Anusha

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Anusha on Instagram (spoiler alert for future seasons of TVD) @itsmeanusha

Sensitive themes include: torture, roofie-ing someone against their will, abusive relationship dynamics

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to 1912! 

If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

For more about Janelle: https://janellegray.wixsite.com/janelle , https://janellegray.wixsite.com/allagrayarea and https://www.echoesofthestruggle.com/ 

Sincerely,

Janelle & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on grooming, disordered eating, restraining orders, and sexual assault. 

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Dear listeners,

Does Elena have "Daddy Issues" as the title of episode 13 of Season 2 implies? To respond go to: 

Twitter: @dearvampdiaries

Instagram: @dearvampdiaries

or

@itsmeanusha

or email us long-form at: dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Brigid & Anusha

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Daddy Issues!

Ew is that seriously this episode's name?! It's almost as gross as John himself. 

Sincerely,

Brigid, Mary Beth, & Anusha

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Anusha on Instagram (spoiler alert for future seasons of TVD) @itsmeanusha

Sensitive themes include: torture, abusive relationship dynamics

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

 

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Descent!

Happy New Year! Ready to get bummed? It's a long day's journey into night in this one... but undoubtedly one of the most beautiful episodes of The Vampire Diaries yet. 

Sincerely,

Brigid, Mary Beth, & Anusha

Find Anusha on Instagram (spoiler alert for future seasons of TVD): @itsmeanusha

Sensitive themes include: existential crises, grief & caretaking of a sick loved one

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Dear listeners,

We will be returning for the rest of Season 2 on January 27th. In the meantime, please enjoy this embarrassing Christmas diddy. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Sincerely,

the Dear Vampire Diaries Cast

-Credits-

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Dear listeners,

Please welcome Anusha to our pod fam! With a background in international human rights law and super TVD fandom, Anusha lends an eloquent, intelligent voice to our deeper discussions of the themes of the Vampire Diaries. She also conducts polls (spoiler alert for those who haven't seen the whole series!) on her instagram: @itsmeanusha

This episode, however, is spoiler-free to where we're currently at in Season 2. 

We welcome a new recurring segment in this introduction and interview with Anusha, as well as explore how she started watching TVD, and why it stands out from other vampire media. We hope you enjoy! We certainly had a blast! 

Sincerely,

Dear Vampire Diaries cast

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to By The Light of the Moon! 

If only this episode was as romantic as it sounds... Join us as we cringe about Tyler's journey and Damon and Alaric's choices in this ep.

Sincerely,

Brigid & Christina

Sensitive themes include: drugging/poisoning someone's drink against their consent, grooming, unwanted advances

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Sacrifice! 

Who are YOU in spooky cahoots with? Do they have the Petrova fire?

Sincerely,

Brigid & Mary Beth

Sensitive themes include: choices around whether to live or die, aggressive/abusive dynamics

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Katerina (part two)!

Sincerely,

Christina & Brigid

Sensitive themes include: disownership of a woman who has a child out of wedlock, suicide

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

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Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Katerina!

Come fang out with us! We can fang-girl together... see what we did there? 

Sincerely,

Christina & Brigid

Sensitive themes include: disownership of a woman who has a child out of wedlock, suicide

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Rose!

This one has thorns. And lightbulbs. 

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Sensitive themes include: violence, intimidation

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

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Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to All My Children! 

If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

For more about Janelle: https://janellegray.wixsite.com/janelle , https://janellegray.wixsite.com/allagrayarea and https://www.echoesofthestruggle.com/ 

Citations for this episode: 

Hudson, Dale M. Vampires, Race, and Transnational Hollywoods. Edinburgh, UK: Edinburgh University Press Ltd, 2018.

Hughey, Matthew W. “Cinethetic Racism: White Redemption and Black Stereotypes in ‘Magical Negro’ Films.” Social Problems 56, no. 3 (2009): 543–77. https://doi.org/10.1525/sp.2009.56.3.543.

Sincerely,

Janelle & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on death of a parent, racism, and kidnapping. 

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Masquerade!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Did you bring your mask? Your fruit of choice? Great, we brought the flame-throwers.

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Please forgive the lack of initial timestamps. We hope to have them up soon! Sensitive themes include: Black characters being undervalued and killed off, abusive family dynamics

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Plan B!

Plan A is that we both talk about this episode together. Plan B is that Nikki talks about the hard scenes while Brigid leaves the room... we had to use plan B. 

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Please forgive the lack of initial timestamps. We hope to have them up soon! Sensitive themes include: torture

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow us - 

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Kill or Be Killed!

Are you ready for MFHSVP?! ...What do you mean you don't know the acronym for Mystic Falls Historical Society Volunteer Picnic? WHO ARE YOU. DO YOU EVEN GO HERE? 

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Please forgive the lack of initial timestamps. We hope to have them up soon! Sensitive themes include: aggression and underage drinking.  

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow us - 

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Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Memory Lane! So many fun (and also cringey) callbacks to the past in this episode... Join us as we deal with our feelings for yet another charming manipulative character. Also isn't Caroline's car the coolest? Isn't it? 

Sincerely,

Nikki & Brigid

Please forgive the lack of initial timestamps. We hope to have them up soon! Sensitive themes include: grooming and gaslighting. 

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow us - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at dearvampdiaries@gmail.com