There are zombies walking among us — but not the kind you’ve seen in horror films. These monsters don’t eat brains. They drain confidence, independence, and joy. This Halloween episode of An Ounce exposes the terrifying truth: how the “zombie pathogen” infects abusers, how they hunt, what they feed on, and—most importantly—how their prey can break free.
In this episode:
• The hidden origin of these zombies.
• How they stalk and select their prey.
• The slow harvest of confidence and joy.
• Why they lash out when threatened.
• The cure that starves the monster.
👻 A Halloween allegory with a real message: you’re not infected, you’re being harvested. And you can walk away.
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📚 References:
(Allegorical episode – no direct sources. Optional: drop in hotline/resource links here.)
“If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, there is help and hope. These resources are free, confidential, and available 24/7:”
📚 References / Resources for Help
• U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline – https://www.thehotline.org | Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – https://www.rainn.org | Call 1-800-656-4673
• SAMHSA Helpline (substance abuse & mental health, for related crises) – https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline | Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
🌍 International:
• UN Women Global Directory of Domestic Violence Hotlines – https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/global-resources
• UK – National Domestic Abuse Helpline – https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk | Call 0808 2000 247
• Canada – ShelterSafe (connects to nearest women’s shelter) – https://sheltersafe.ca
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🎯 Chapters (Timestamps)
00:00 – Intro: A real monster story
01:02 – Origin Story
02:17 – The Monster Speaks
05:00 – The Capture
07:15 – Hope: breaking free of the harvest
08:51 – A Word of Warning
09:22 – An Ounce
09:50 – Finding Help
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Credits:
Music: Radar, Deified, and Stats by The Gray Room, Density & Time via YouTube Audio Library

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