A woman took a secret 17-day vacation to a place you do not want to go, and it transformed a hidden part of her life. It's a deeply personal story of inner strength and frailty.

PICTURES 

See Rita holding the New York Times article announcing her bar opening! There's also a picture with her doggie soulmate. And the very spot on the bridge where she met her angel on a bike.

They're all waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.

THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

Susie Lark interviews a man whose students have no idea where he moonlights.  Hear all the uncensored action in "Professor Porn," exclusively on the next Unlocked.

The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom.

FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

YOUR SECRET

Do you have a viscid secret to share?  Gross!  But we read ''em all.  Click "Share a secret" at secretroompod.com. 

PODCAST TEAM

Producer: Susie Lark.  Story Development: Luna Patel. Hashtag Flipper: Alessandro Nigro.  Shadow Producers: Christina Lambertson and David Lough. Sound Engineer: Marco.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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