Ep. 57 - It’s Times Like These You Learn To Live Again
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 46 min
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Episode description
In an episode as unusual as it is powerful, Chris sets out on a 600 mile road trip in a bright yellow 1973 Volkswagen Beetle with a man he hasn’t seen in 27 years named Jerry Dorneker. Departing before sunrise from Jerry’s home in Columbia, South Carolina, Chris and Jerry hope the Beetle’s 60 horsepower engine can power them through the West Virginia mountains and ultimately, to the town in Ohio where they both grew up. As the journey unfolds, Jerry shares a deeply personal account of how he has dealt with the passing of his daughter, Morgan, who took her own life 2 ½ years ago at just 12 years old. Raw, honest and incredibly brave, this episode will leave you inspired by Jerry’s message of love and hope, moved by Morgan’s radiant soul, and ultimately, grateful you went along for the ride.
EPISODE GUIDE
(0:00) Introduction
(7:28) Jerry Arrives in the ’73 Beetle
(9:19) History of the Volkswagen Beetle
(16:13) Jerry’s Background | Becoming a Coach
(23:19) Chris Cornell | Fit People Go to the Gym | Jerry’s Experience with Professional Therapy
(29:43) God is Okay With Me Being Mad at Him
(36:44) Everybody Has Mental Health | Trying to Understand Why
(38:29) Jumpers at the Golden Gate Bridge (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2003/10/13/jumpers) | There is Another Way
(41:17) What Would You Tell Someone Having Suicidal Thoughts? | Warning Signs
(48:46) 988 Mental Health Hotline | The Difference Between Knowing & Understanding
(57:45) The Perfect Fountain Coke | Understanding Jerry’s Grief
(1:07.06) It’s Who I Am | The Two Greatest Things You Can Be Called in the World
(1:11.01) The Car Mirrored Our Experience | Morgan Was Always the Love in the Room
(1:18.03) Butterflies & God Giving Comfort | Seeing Morgan Again | Finding Purpose in the Pain
(1:25.29) What I Wish I Could Tell Morgan | Being Brave Like Jerry
(1:35.02) Moments of Happiness | It’s Times Like These We Learn to Live Again
If you know someone in crisis, or if you need help: Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing 988. You can also contact the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services provide 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. There is help, there is hope.
If you’ve been enjoying the 3Q3D podcast, please subscribe and consider giving us a rating, a review, or sharing an episode with a friend. Follow our social sites here:
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EPISODE GUIDE
(0:00) Introduction
(7:28) Jerry Arrives in the ’73 Beetle
(9:19) History of the Volkswagen Beetle
(16:13) Jerry’s Background | Becoming a Coach
(23:19) Chris Cornell | Fit People Go to the Gym | Jerry’s Experience with Professional Therapy
(29:43) God is Okay With Me Being Mad at Him
(36:44) Everybody Has Mental Health | Trying to Understand Why
(38:29) Jumpers at the Golden Gate Bridge (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2003/10/13/jumpers) | There is Another Way
(41:17) What Would You Tell Someone Having Suicidal Thoughts? | Warning Signs
(48:46) 988 Mental Health Hotline | The Difference Between Knowing & Understanding
(57:45) The Perfect Fountain Coke | Understanding Jerry’s Grief
(1:07.06) It’s Who I Am | The Two Greatest Things You Can Be Called in the World
(1:11.01) The Car Mirrored Our Experience | Morgan Was Always the Love in the Room
(1:18.03) Butterflies & God Giving Comfort | Seeing Morgan Again | Finding Purpose in the Pain
(1:25.29) What I Wish I Could Tell Morgan | Being Brave Like Jerry
(1:35.02) Moments of Happiness | It’s Times Like These We Learn to Live Again
If you know someone in crisis, or if you need help: Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing 988. You can also contact the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services provide 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. There is help, there is hope.
If you’ve been enjoying the 3Q3D podcast, please subscribe and consider giving us a rating, a review, or sharing an episode with a friend. Follow our social sites here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3drinkspodcast/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Drinkspodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/3Q3Dpod
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