Corinne Vien
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But one item I found interesting in the paperwork was Ellen's request that Jake pay for her dental bill from January 22, 2018. And there was no other information provided as to why, but I'd love to know. And my mind floats to this fight with Jake's dad, Derone. and the physical fight with or potential attack by Jake's half-brother Max. Did it have something to do with what happened then?
But one item I found interesting in the paperwork was Ellen's request that Jake pay for her dental bill from January 22, 2018. And there was no other information provided as to why, but I'd love to know. And my mind floats to this fight with Jake's dad, Derone. and the physical fight with or potential attack by Jake's half-brother Max. Did it have something to do with what happened then?
After a long and costly battle, everything just stopped. The divorce papers were ready, and it was time to sign and move on. But with the divorce came a harsh truth. Love is not enough. And with that realization, something shifted. Knowing that Jake was no longer with Ellen, people who had stayed silent for years finally felt safe enough to speak.
After a long and costly battle, everything just stopped. The divorce papers were ready, and it was time to sign and move on. But with the divorce came a harsh truth. Love is not enough. And with that realization, something shifted. Knowing that Jake was no longer with Ellen, people who had stayed silent for years finally felt safe enough to speak.
They came forward with what they had seen, what they had heard, the things they had tried to bury for Jake's sake. But now, there was no denying it. Jake's love story was over, and the version of events he had clung to, the one he had carefully pieced together in his mind, was unraveling fast. It was looking less like Hallmark and a lot more like Misery.
They came forward with what they had seen, what they had heard, the things they had tried to bury for Jake's sake. But now, there was no denying it. Jake's love story was over, and the version of events he had clung to, the one he had carefully pieced together in his mind, was unraveling fast. It was looking less like Hallmark and a lot more like Misery.
For the first time, Jake learned exactly what had been happening when he wasn't in the room. 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.
For the first time, Jake learned exactly what had been happening when he wasn't in the room. 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.
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.
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. And in this particular episode, there's discussion around rape, consent, and pregnancy loss. Content warnings for each episode are included 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. And in this particular episode, there's discussion around rape, consent, and pregnancy loss. 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 and on our website, blinkthepodcast.com. 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. we've all been left on a massive cliffhanger. Jake had three requests in his divorce.
Resources for drug addiction and domestic abuse can be found in the show notes and on our website, blinkthepodcast.com. 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. we've all been left on a massive cliffhanger. Jake had three requests in his divorce.
Jake was diagnosed with acute toxic progressive leukoencephalopathy in May of 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH. He was later transferred to Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, then to a nursing home, Parsons Hill, where he took a fall and then was sent to UMass Memorial briefly and then back to MGH, which is where all of this began.
Jake was diagnosed with acute toxic progressive leukoencephalopathy in May of 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH. He was later transferred to Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, then to a nursing home, Parsons Hill, where he took a fall and then was sent to UMass Memorial briefly and then back to MGH, which is where all of this began.
He spent time shuffling back and forth from MGH to Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, which was quite necessary to receive the adequate care needed for his extreme condition. And frankly, his should have been deadly complications. And then he moved into hospice where he did not die. He was brought back to MGH.
He spent time shuffling back and forth from MGH to Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, which was quite necessary to receive the adequate care needed for his extreme condition. And frankly, his should have been deadly complications. And then he moved into hospice where he did not die. He was brought back to MGH.
And this is where Dr. Levinson noticed movement in Jake's wrist, discovering that Jake was locked in. And this is also the place where Jake was first able to communicate by eye blink. He was then transferred to Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, this time for his first inpatient stay. And then Ellen bought a house and moved him to Western Massachusetts Hospital.
And this is where Dr. Levinson noticed movement in Jake's wrist, discovering that Jake was locked in. And this is also the place where Jake was first able to communicate by eye blink. He was then transferred to Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, this time for his first inpatient stay. And then Ellen bought a house and moved him to Western Massachusetts Hospital.