Corinne Vien

Jake asked Eli about a time when he entered the room and had a conversation with him, describing Eli's exact outfit, and Eli confirmed everything to be an accurate depiction of what happened that day. Another presumed hallucination was of a doctor in a bow tie.

Jake asked Eli about a time when he entered the room and had a conversation with him, describing Eli's exact outfit, and Eli confirmed everything to be an accurate depiction of what happened that day. Another presumed hallucination was of a doctor in a bow tie.

Once Jake was on his path to recovery, the memory of this doctor and his goofy bow tie popped into his mind again.

Once Jake was on his path to recovery, the memory of this doctor and his goofy bow tie popped into his mind again.

Life is strange, and when we find ourselves in the middle of something so bizarre, so improbable, it's easy to question our own sanity. Are we the only ones going through this? Are we completely alone? I take comfort in knowing the answer is no, definitely not.

Life is strange, and when we find ourselves in the middle of something so bizarre, so improbable, it's easy to question our own sanity. Are we the only ones going through this? Are we completely alone? I take comfort in knowing the answer is no, definitely not.

On those countless sleepless nights with my baby, it helped to remind myself that somewhere in that exact moment, other parents were doing the same. Holding their babies, fighting that same mental battle. For Jake, well, sure, some of what he's been through might resonate with others. But the combination of events? The sheer improbability of it all?

On those countless sleepless nights with my baby, it helped to remind myself that somewhere in that exact moment, other parents were doing the same. Holding their babies, fighting that same mental battle. For Jake, well, sure, some of what he's been through might resonate with others. But the combination of events? The sheer improbability of it all?

Thank you for listening to Blink. This podcast is hosted and produced by me, Corinne Vien, alongside my co-creator and survivor, Jake Handel. Our original music is composed by the brilliant and talented Michael Marguet. We're so grateful for your support. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing this story with others.

Thank you for listening to Blink. This podcast is hosted and produced by me, Corinne Vien, alongside my co-creator and survivor, Jake Handel. Our original music is composed by the brilliant and talented Michael Marguet. We're so grateful for your support. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing this story with others.

For additional resources, updates, and behind-the-scenes content, visit our website, BlinkThePodcast.com. Blink will return with a new episode next Sunday.

For additional resources, updates, and behind-the-scenes content, visit our website, BlinkThePodcast.com. Blink will return with a new episode next Sunday.

Blink is intended for mature audiences as it discusses topics that can be upsetting, such as drug use, sexual assault, and emotional and physical violence. Content warnings for each episode are included in the show notes. Resources for drug addiction and domestic abuse can be found in the show notes

Blink is intended for mature audiences as it discusses topics that can be upsetting, such as drug use, sexual assault, and emotional and physical violence. Content warnings for each episode are included in the show notes. Resources for drug addiction and domestic abuse can be found in the show notes

The testimonies and opinions expressed by guests of the show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of myself or affiliates of this podcast. Before we begin, I have a call to action. Jake is missing pieces of his own life. Photos, belongings, memories that were kept from him.

The testimonies and opinions expressed by guests of the show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of myself or affiliates of this podcast. Before we begin, I have a call to action. Jake is missing pieces of his own life. Photos, belongings, memories that were kept from him.

We'll get into why in this episode, but if you have pictures, stories, or anything that can help fill in the gaps, please visit blinkthepodcast.com and share. Every piece helps rebuild what was lost. In this episode, we'll get into the divorce and Jake's other two requests. But before we dive in, there is a big question. One that I've had, and I know many of you have asked as well.

We'll get into why in this episode, but if you have pictures, stories, or anything that can help fill in the gaps, please visit blinkthepodcast.com and share. Every piece helps rebuild what was lost. In this episode, we'll get into the divorce and Jake's other two requests. But before we dive in, there is a big question. One that I've had, and I know many of you have asked as well.

How was Jake paying for his care when Ellen was in charge of managing his care and the money, yet nobody was getting paid? Jake's other two requests were, Fortunately for Jake, these hospitals were not about to treat him the way that the hospice company did. And speaking of that company, Jake had a couple of cops show up at his door a few years ago asking questions about it.

How was Jake paying for his care when Ellen was in charge of managing his care and the money, yet nobody was getting paid? Jake's other two requests were, Fortunately for Jake, these hospitals were not about to treat him the way that the hospice company did. And speaking of that company, Jake had a couple of cops show up at his door a few years ago asking questions about it.