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A Word Before We Leave presents, "Words I Wish I Knew...", the first solo segmented episode. This episode is designed to take an isolated topic, define it, and explore the human experience that we undergo around this topic. The topic for this episode is as stated within the title, exploring many facets of a breakup, from the origins of the word, the original love-letter, the five stages of grief, self discovery, how to overcome the season of the breakup, and how to forgive, learn, and prepare for the next relationship you might find yourself in down the line.

This episode could not be possible without the help from Mitchell Guynan. Mitchell not only operated the camera and underwent the entirety of the hike with bags of camera gear, but was also gracious enough to do all of the coloring of the footage within the final edit. I cannot thank you enough, Mitchell!

Episode shot by Mitchell Guynan

Our season three logo is designed by Courtney Shaw

Our Theme song is arranged and performed by Parker Abrhams

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Sources are linked as provided here for the research that went into the writing and creation of this episode.

The Painful Truth About Breakups:
https://jedfoundation.org/resource/the-painful-truth-about-breakups/

Stuff You Should Know- The Science of Breakups:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EKVZ0QfGTH9GM9hSRY0by?si=508a737e60714f53

Archaeologists Discover World’s Oldest Break-Up Letter at Neo-Babylonian Site:
https://hyperallergic.com/492730/archaeologists-discover-worlds-oldest-break-up-letter-at-neo-babylonian-site/

The Stages of Grief and What to Expect:
https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief

U.S. Divorce Rates Down, Marriage Rates Stagnant From 2012-2022:
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/10/marriage-and-divorce.html

How Many Relationships Fail? 23 Eye-Opening Statistics:
https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/how-many-relationships-fail/#:~:text=85%25%20of%20people%20will%20experience,parents%20for%20the%20first%20time.

Definition of Breakup:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakup#:~:text=%3A%20to%20end%20a%20romance,lose%20morale%2C%20composure%2C%20or%20resolution

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