Unread
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One December evening in 2019, Chris Stedman noticed a new message in his inbox from his friend Alex, sent at exactly 7 p.m. He and Alex hadn’t talked in a while—was Alex writing to tell him off for being a bad friend? But it wasn’t that. “listen,” the note read. “i am writing to let you know that when you receive this scheduled email, i will no longer be alive.” At the bottom of his message, Alex …Social links:
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Episode 4: Give Me a Sign
Chris finds some of the answers he's looking for in a Google folder Alex left behind—and others during a conversation with someone else who loved Alex dearly. Note: This series discusses topics that may be triggering to some listeners, including depression and suicide. If you or someone you kno…
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Episode 3: If U Seek Alice
Chris goes down the rabbit hole. Update: Cara Cunningham, creator of the iconic “Leave Britney Alone” video referenced in this episode, announced her transition in August 2021. “I’m happy to be in a place where I can embrace who I am,” Cunningham wrote in her announcement. We couldn’t be happie…
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Episode 2: Piece of Me
Some of the people who knew Alex best look back on how he changed their lives—and then give Chris the push he needs. Note: This series discusses topics that may be triggering to some listeners, including depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call…
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Episode 1: Email My Heart
A scheduled goodbye email raises as many questions as it answers. Note: This series discusses topics that may be triggering to some listeners, including depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800…
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Introducing: Unread
A show about looking for answers in the digital breadcrumbs people leave behind. (To learn more about Unread, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @unreadpod.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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