Simone & Tony

Hair of the Dog: A Memoir of a Family's True Crime Journey with Narcissism

Simone & Tony

  • Episode 19: Multi Generational Bigamy

Episode 19: Multi Generational Bigamy

Thursday 1st June 2023

Simone and Tony reveal multigenerational bigamy and its impact on family trauma, while exploring genealogy and cultural respect for the deceased.
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26 minutes
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Thought-provoking
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Hair of the Dog: A Memoir of a Family's True Crime Journey with Narcissism
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Simone & Tony
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
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Generations of Secrets: Unraveling Family Bigamy and Trauma

Episode Overview

  • Simone shares the discovery of her family's multigenerational bigamy
  • Reflects on uncovering family secrets and conducting genealogy research
  • Explores the cultural significance of respecting the deceased in the Southern context
  • Teases an upcoming exploration of her biological background filled with surprises
  • Emphasizes the importance of discussing family trauma and generational healing
I'm headstone happy because I want to get my uncle Bill a headstone. His is coming in a couple of weeks. And there's another headstone I have to get for another family member. And people might think it's mor you know, morose or kind of weird that I'm like a headstone happy person where I'm like, yeah, we're getting this headstone, we're getting that, but it's, it comes from a place of like respect for that person.
Have you ever stumbled upon a family secret that left you reeling? In this episode of 'Hair of the Dog', Simone and Tony tackle the jaw-dropping revelations of multigenerational bigamy within Simone's family. Simone shares her shock upon discovering her grandfather's double life and the extensive research she embarked on to piece together her family's tangled history.
From genealogy deep dives to the actions of her great-grandfather during World War I, the episode paints a vivid picture of the generational trauma that has shaped her family. They also touch on the cultural importance of respecting the deceased, especially in Southern traditions, and why it's crucial to have open discussions about family trauma. As they wrap up, Simone teases more discoveries about her biological background, promising even more twists and turns in their ongoing journey.