Escape

I thought I needed a break from my problems

Paris McMillian participates in Live Action Role Play at Dammerung (Photo courtesy Paris McMillian)

“I feel very sure of myself and very confident. ... I never thought I would get there. It didn’t seem like something that was in the cards for me, but it happened.”

— Paris McMillian

Season 2 // Episode 5

We often go outside to get away from our problems. But escapism has its limits.

On this episode, we share the story of how Live Action Role Play, or LARP, taught one woman the importance of confronting your troubles head on.

Erin Phillips brings us the story.

Read the episode transcript.

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Episode Notes

Credits

• Story by Erin Phillips

• Editing and sound design by Willow Belden

• Music includes selections from Blue Dot Sessions and Storyblocks

Additional Resources

• Sheeba Joseph’s recommendations for Out There Favorites

  • The Lost Women of Science

  • Believe Her

  • The Morgan Harper Nichols Show

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