We're All Insane

Devorah Roloff

A podcast where real people share raw, unfiltered stories about their lives, challenges, and traumas that have shaped them. Each episode offers a deep dive into the unique journey of the guest—No scripts. No interruptions. Just authentic storytelling that unfolds naturally, in the guest's own words. If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please send an email to [email protected] or fill out a form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUFf5ushHFd57GAZ2hAg5vvTSZNQxlOaRutdjggN-HQjufYw/viewform

  • 1 hour 46 minutes
    Born Into Feederism

    Groomed from childhood into a hidden fetish world, Jess spent years trapped in trauma, addiction, and a 700+ lb spiral, until losing everything forced a shocking fight to reclaim her life.

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    Timestamps: 

    → 00:00:00 – What does it feel like to realize your entire life was shaped before you even understood it?

    → 00:02:30 – What is feederism and how can it be introduced to a child without them realizing?

    → 00:03:10 – How can grooming happen even without physical abuse?

    → 00:05:00 – How can food, dieting, and control be used as psychological manipulation?

    → 00:06:00 – Why would someone secretly sabotage a child’s health for their own pleasure?

    → 00:07:00 – How does public humiliation play a role in control and manipulation?

    → 00:09:10 – How can fear be used to control a child’s behavior?

    → 00:12:40 – When does manipulation escalate into something more dangerous?

    → 00:14:50 – How does exposure to adult content at a young age shape identity?

    → 00:18:50 – How does grooming evolve as a child becomes a teenager?

    → 00:19:40 – What happens when a minor is brought into adult environments like clubs?

    → 00:22:30 – Why are teenagers especially vulnerable to harmful relationships?

    → 00:23:30 – What happens when a toxic relationship takes over your life?

    → 00:26:00 – What does feeder behavior look like in relationships and how extreme can it get?

    → 00:29:50 – How does someone transition from grooming into adult industry work?

    → 00:31:20 – Why can harmful environments feel familiar or even safe?

    → 00:34:10 – How do people separate their identity from their work to cope?

    → 00:36:00 – How can your body become tied to validation, income, and relationships?

    → 00:38:50 – What happens when survival pushes you into increasingly risky situations?

    → 00:40:20 – How can predators exploit vulnerability and past trauma?

    → 00:42:50 – What happens when boundaries are completely erased in relationships?

    → 00:45:00 – How does toxic behavior become normalized within communities?

    → 00:49:00 – When do you start realizing something is deeply wrong?

    → 00:52:00 – Why is it so hard to recognize grooming while it’s happening?

    → 00:59:00 – What happens when you finally start unpacking trauma in therapy?

    → 01:01:20 – How do you realize what you experienced was actually abuse?

    → 01:03:00 – How can abusers continue manipulating even after they’re out of your life?

    → 01:05:40 – How can financial dependence keep someone stuck in harmful work?

    → 01:07:20 – How quickly can physical health decline when mental health collapses?

    → 01:10:00 – What does rock bottom actually look like in real life?

    → 01:13:20 – How can loss and addiction push someone to their breaking point?

    → 01:16:30 – What happens in the moment you decide whether to live or die?

    → 01:19:40 – How do you rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom?

    → 01:22:00 – How do people react when you stop being the version of you they expect?

    → 01:24:30 – How do you let go of fear and trust that the right path will find you?

    → 01:28:30 – What does it feel like to finally enjoy your life again?


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    12 April 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 2 hours 49 seconds
    I Was Raised in a Pedophile Cult

    #foryou #podcast -We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations: https://wereallinsane.com Zacch was raised in an end-times cult where one man controlled everything—families, money, marriages… even the children. Kids were taken from their parents, underage girls were married off, and abuse was part of everyday life. Zacch's Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boiled-frogs/id1655270404 https://open.spotify.com/show/3UWrUeu5GHx4XMxfGQeuyj?si=PLHNmxaoRtunXxY6hPAe3Q Time Stamps: 00:00:05 – What is it like growing up in a cult from birth? 00:00:17 – How do cult leaders justify their beliefs after criminal behavior? 00:00:44 – How does a cult actually start and gain followers? 00:02:13 – What are early warning signs that a church is turning into a cult? 00:02:57 – Why do cult leaders often blame women for “sin” or “lust”? 00:03:21 – How do cults normalize inappropriate or abusive behavior in public? 00:05:25 – Why do people with traumatic pasts join cults? 00:06:09 – How does childhood trauma make someone vulnerable to manipulation? 00:07:33 – What was the Black Panther Party and what did they actually do? 00:10:33 – How does witnessing violence as a child affect later decisions? 00:11:40 – How do cults slowly isolate members from family and society? 00:12:26 – Do cult leaders control relationships and marriages? 00:13:07 – Why do people agree to arranged marriages in cults? 00:14:27 – Why do cult leaders make false “end of the world” predictions? 00:15:15 – What happens when cult members give up all their money and assets? 00:16:13 – What is daily life like inside a remote cult commune? 00:17:20 – Do cults deny medical care and what are the consequences? 00:18:14 – What happens when deaths occur inside isolated religious groups? 00:19:52 – How can cult leaders manipulate life-or-death decisions? 00:21:14 – Why would a cult defend or support violent criminals? 00:23:01 – What happens when a community turns against a dangerous cult? 00:24:59 – Is physical abuse normalized inside extreme religious groups? 00:26:16 – How are children punished and controlled in cult environments? 00:27:55 – What does “being cut off” or isolated punishment feel like in a cult? 00:29:44 – Do kids in cults receive a real education? 00:31:28 – How does starvation or food control get used as punishment? 00:32:15 – How are children dehumanized or treated as disposable in cults? 00:34:18 – How does growing up in a cult affect emotional development? 00:37:21 – What happens when someone tries to leave a cult? 00:39:56 – Why do former members struggle to reconnect with family after leaving? 00:41:55 – Why do cult leaders take children away from their parents? 00:45:51 – What is it like experiencing the outside world for the first time? 00:49:13 – When do victims start realizing something is seriously wrong? 00:50:30 – How do children find the courage to leave abusive environments? 01:02:00 – What are the long-term psychological effects of growing up in a cult? 01:14:30 – How do survivors rebuild their identity after leaving a cult? 01:27:00 – Why do some members stay loyal even after abuse is exposed? 01:40:15 – What lessons can people learn to avoid manipulation or control? 01:52:30 – How does someone fully heal after escaping a cult upbringing? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected]

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    6 April 2026, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    My Boyfriend Trafficked Me

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    Emily thought she was in a relationship—she wasn’t. She was being controlled, abused, and eventually pimped out by her own boyfriend. He got her hooked on drugs, trafficked her across states, had her beaten and robbed, and even kidnapped her.

    This is a story about how quickly love can turn into control, how deep manipulation can go, and what it actually takes to get out. Emily made it out—and she’s telling everything.


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    instagram: @emm.bodied

    tiktok: domqveen

    youtube: talkswithem


    Time Stamps:

    00:00:00 What happens when someone you love traffics and kidnaps you?

    00:00:24 How does growing up with an abusive parent shape your life?

    00:01:17 What are early signs of anxiety in children?

    00:01:42 What does a severe anxiety attack feel like in school?

    00:02:15 Can anxiety actually cause you to pass out?

    00:03:13 Why are young women drawn to the strip club industry?

    00:04:16 What does it feel like to start working in a strip club?

    00:05:49 How do you know when something feels wrong but ignore it?

    00:06:34 How do traffickers first approach and recruit victims?

    00:07:24 How do manipulators use compliments to gain control?

    00:08:12 Why do people crave being “rescued” in relationships?

    00:09:15 How does financial control begin in abusive relationships?

    00:10:02 Why should you trust actions over words in relationships?

    00:11:54 How are victims introduced into trafficking environments?

    00:13:07 What is “the blade” and how does street-level work operate?

    00:14:25 How do traffickers use jealousy and control tactics?

    00:15:06 What happens the first time abuse turns physical?

    00:17:49 What does it feel like to dissociate during trauma?

    00:19:29 How does gaslighting make victims question reality?

    00:21:42 How do abusers use love bombing after violence?

    00:23:45 How are victims forced into escorting through online ads?

    00:25:18 How do traffickers escalate control over time?

    00:27:07 Why do victims feel powerless after exploitation?

    00:30:48 Why do traffickers say you have to “sneak away” to leave?

    00:33:05 What happens when victims are abandoned in unfamiliar cities?

    00:37:17 Why do victims return even after escaping?

    00:44:06 How do traffickers use extreme manipulation to regain control?

    00:57:41 What threats make victims fear they won’t survive?

    01:12:01 How do survivors reflect on trauma after escaping?

    01:17:04 What does trafficking actually look like in real life?

    01:21:41 Why does it take courage to share your story publicly?


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    30 March 2026, 2:12 am
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    My Family Stole My Identity

    -We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations: https://wereallinsane.com Growing up in Brazil, things looked pretty normal on the outside—but there were always weird things happening. Letters showing up in her name, people coming to the house asking for her… and none of it made sense at the time. When she was 12, she found out why. Someone in her own family had stolen her identity and created companies in her name, leaving her with a massive amount of debt before she was even a teenager. We talk about what that actually looked like growing up—dealing with legal issues as a kid, having her assets frozen at 18, and spending years trying to fix something she didn’t do. Renata’s Links: Instagram: @safewithrenata Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU-lC6_801E Resource for victims of child identity theft: https://www.idtheftcenter.org/recover/

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    23 March 2026, 8:44 am
  • 2 hours 31 minutes
    I Killed My R*pist

    #foryou #podcast #ad Feel like your best self again. Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. -We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations: https://wereallinsane.com - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane Clark, a New Jersey man who was sentenced after confessing to killing the man who abused him as a child, breaks down the history between himself and Dennis Pegg, the allegations that went ignored for years, and the moment that led Fredericks to take matters into his own hands. It’s a heavy story about trauma, justice, and what happens when accusations are never fully addressed. Clark's Links: Clark's Book: https://a.co/d/01E2Q4Jl IG: https://www.instagram.com/clarkfredericks/ Podcast: https://www.freelike-me.com/podcast

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    15 March 2026, 8:54 pm
  • 1 hour 50 minutes
    I Lost $10 Million Gambling

    #foryou #podcast #ad Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/insane and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. Growing up in New York City with a news anchor mom and a lawyer father, his life looked stable from the outside. Behind the scenes, addiction took over. Multiple arrests, a 900mg-a-day Oxy habit, and a gambling addiction that cost him over $10 million pushed him to the edge of losing everything. Louis's Links: https://linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable www.youtube.com/@nothingsoffthetable https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod -We're All Insane PLUS for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations: https://wereallinsane.com Merch is live ↓ - OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time: https://shop.wereallinsane.com - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected]

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    9 March 2026, 12:28 am
  • 1 hour 49 minutes
    R*ped By My Mom

    Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/INSANE50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code INSANE50 at checkout. -We're All Insane PLUS for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations: https://wereallinsane.com Merch is live ↓ - OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time: https://shop.wereallinsane.com - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane Samantha shares her experience with MDSA (mother daughter sexual assault) and how it impacted her life. This conversation is emotional, and there are moments that are hard to sit with. We talk about what happens when trauma lives inside a family, the silence, the guilt, the things that don’t get said — and what it’s taken for her to start healing. Sam's Links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xxxxkaisaxxxx?_r=1&_t=ZP-92AyUu6gafG RAINN.org National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 RAINN also has an app you can download to text an advocate. psychologytoday.com is a great resource to find a provider that matches your needs instead of just being assigned a random therapist at an office & hoping for the best. Many offer free consultations to make sure it’s a good fit. Greenbrook TMS TMS Therapy and Esketamine for Depression | Depression Treatment | Greenbrook https://www.greenbrooktms.com If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected]

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    2 March 2026, 1:00 am
  • 1 hour 58 minutes
    Daughter of a Killer

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    Karah was raised by strong single women after her father went to prison when she was just three months old, Karah opens up about the beauty and the chaos of her childhood — from family love and resilience to addiction, prison sentences, and unimaginable challenges. She shares what it was like navigating life with an incarcerated parent, becoming a mother at 19, and ultimately choosing to rise above the hand she was dealt.


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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karah.koger?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=pxXWf8WnZTeDmVsC&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1AityJVwwj%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr


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    23 February 2026, 2:43 am
  • 3 hours 1 minute
    Drugged and R*ped at Work Party

    #foryou #podcast #ad Merch is live ↓ - OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time: https://shop.wereallinsane.com - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/insane and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/INSANE50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code INSANE50 at checkout. At 21, Tressa was drugged, abducted, r**ed, and nearly strangled to death by a stranger. She was left barely alive. Tressa talks about what survival really looks like after something like that. Not the inspirational version. The real one — the fear, the anger, the way your whole sense of safety disappears. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – What is it like to survive being abducted, drugged, raped, and strangled twice? 00:03:33 – What happened at a work party that led to a violent assault? 00:06:23 – How can someone be drugged at a bar by a coworker? 00:09:45 – What does it feel like to regain consciousness during a sexual assault? 00:12:09 – What do predators say during an attack to psychologically dominate their victim? 00:14:49 – What kind of long-term physical damage can violent rape cause? 00:16:02 – What does fight, flight, or freeze feel like during a life-threatening assault? 00:17:15 – How can something as small as a worn-out belt save someone’s life? 00:18:37 – Why do some victims pretend to be dead to survive? 00:22:22 – Why would an attacker leave to dispose of a body they believe is dead? 00:25:24 – What happens when a roommate unexpectedly interrupts a violent assault? 00:31:35 – What is it like telling your father you’ve just been raped? 00:35:29 – What happens during a rape kit exam at the hospital? 00:37:23 – Why does a sexual assault exam feel like a second violation? 00:40:56 – Why are sexual assault survivors forced to repeat their story over and over again? 00:42:48 – How do investigators sometimes gaslight sexual assault victims? 01:23:47 – How did trauma impact her romantic relationships years later? 01:25:08 – What happens when DNA evidence confirms your attacker’s identity? 01:35:01 – Why do survivors blame themselves for taking a drink or what they were wearing? 01:39:27 – What was the plea deal offered to the man who drugged and raped her? 01:40:48 – Why did she need multiple surgeries and eventually a colostomy bag? 01:41:00 – How does it feel when the justice system minimizes your trauma? 02:02:41 – What sentence did the attacker receive and how long did he serve? 02:03:02 – Why doesn’t she resonate with the word “survivor”? 02:10:16 – What happens emotionally when your attacker is released from prison? 02:11:22 – How did PTSD resurface years later during the pandemic? 02:11:59 – How do you cope knowing your attacker is living in the same city? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected]

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    16 February 2026, 1:08 pm
  • 1 hour 57 minutes
    Stroke at 18 Years Old

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    Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts  Courtney was 18 years old when she had a massive stroke that almost killed her. One minute she was on vacation, the next she was being life-flighted and told something was seriously wrong. Doctors later discovered sepsis and two holes in her heart she never knew existed. Courtney's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtney_fullmer?igsh=c2w1ZGU2OGRqcWds&utm_source=qr Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneyfullmer?_r=1&_t=ZT-92w7XmzRc33 Youtube: https://youtube.com/@courtney.fullmer?si=3N9SCj82LivAb9og Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – What does it feel like to have a stroke at 18 years old? 00:01:10 – Can you be perfectly healthy and still have a stroke? 00:02:35 – What was life like right before a medical emergency at a young age? 00:04:55 – How grief and emotional stress impact the body physically 00:07:15 – What are the earliest stroke symptoms most people ignore? 00:09:45 – How do you know when something is seriously wrong with your body? 00:12:30 – Why young people dismiss major health warning signs 00:15:45 – Can physical activity or water sports trigger a stroke? 00:17:50 – What does a stroke feel like while it’s happening in real time? 00:19:20 – What happens when one side of your body suddenly stops working? 00:20:40 – What does it feel like when you can’t speak but know what you want to say? 00:22:45 – Can you pass out during a stroke and not realize it? 00:24:30 – How do people recognize stroke symptoms in an emergency? 00:26:45 – Why timing matters so much during a medical emergency 00:28:50 – How lack of cell service almost delayed life-saving care 00:31:30 – What happens when doctors don’t immediately know the cause of a stroke? 00:34:55 – What is LifeFlight and when is it used in emergencies? 00:38:20 – How faith and spirituality can show up during medical trauma 00:41:40 – When do stroke symptoms fully register mentally? 00:44:10 – Why losing the ability to speak is more terrifying than pain 00:46:45 – What it’s like arriving at the ER as an 18-year-old stroke patient 00:51:00 – Can birth control cause blood clots and strokes? 00:53:10 – What is an ischemic stroke vs a hemorrhagic stroke? 00:55:25 – Why stroke medication has a strict time window 00:58:50 – What recovery really looks like after a stroke at a young age 01:02:30 – How long does stroke rehab take for speech and movement? 01:07:45 – What people don’t understand about relearning how to talk and swallow 01:12:40 – How a stroke changes your identity and sense of self 01:18:30 – The mental health aftermath of surviving a stroke young 01:25:10 – What life looks like years after a traumatic medical event 01:31:45 – How long-term rehab reshapes patience, resilience, and hope 01:39:20 – What surviving a stroke teaches you about life and priorities 01:47:30 – What she wants young people to know about listening to their bodies If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected]

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    9 February 2026, 12:25 am
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Lost My Virginity to My Stepbrother and Got Pregnant

    #foryou #podcast #ad Merch is live ↓ https://were-all-insane.myshopify.com Feel like your best self again. Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Laura shares how she lost her virginity to her much older stepbrother, got pregnant, and had an abortion she instantly regretted. We talk guilt, infertility, believing God was punishing her, and the adoption journey that finally forced her to face it all.Laura's Links:Abortion routing services: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-illinois/patient-resources/whether-youre-in-illinois-or-from-another-stateAngel Adoption (the service we used to adopt and where birthmothers can go to as well): angeladoptioninc.comTiktok: @helloitslbo Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – What happens when you lose your virginity to your stepbrother? 00:01:12 – Why do people stay silent about traumatic family secrets for years? 00:02:48 – Is it normal to carry guilt for something that happened decades ago? 00:04:20 – How does growing up around teen pregnancy shape your fear of becoming one? 00:06:02 – What does it feel like to never feel desired growing up? 00:07:56 – Can attraction happen instantly even when it feels wrong? 00:09:05 – Is it possible to feel chemistry with someone you just met at a family wedding? 00:10:39 – What goes through your mind when your stepbrother kisses you in public? 00:11:52 – Did anyone notice the inappropriate relationship at the wedding? 00:13:58 – Why do taboo relationships sometimes feel more intense? 00:15:18 – How quickly can a secret relationship escalate into sex? 00:16:32 – What is it like losing your virginity later than everyone else? 00:18:28 – What do you do when you find out the man you slept with has a girlfriend? 00:19:59 – Did her parents ever find out about the relationship? 00:21:10 – What happens when someone cuts you off right after intimacy? 00:22:29 – How do you know you’re pregnant before taking a test? 00:23:53 – What happens when you can’t access emergency contraception in time? 00:25:08 – How does shame affect decision-making during an unplanned pregnancy? 00:26:35 – What does it feel like when the father pressures you to get an abortion? 00:29:34 – Why do some men act flirty even when paying for an abortion? 00:31:13 – What actually happens during an abortion procedure? 00:33:34 – Can you regret an abortion immediately after it happens? 00:36:02 – Why do pregnancy jokes trigger panic years later? 00:37:52 – Can religion cause lifelong fear after an abortion? 00:39:15 – Why do some couples struggle with infertility after trauma? 00:41:28 – Is it possible to be pro-choice but regret your own abortion? 00:43:56 – What does repeated adoption failure do to your mental health? 00:52:32 – How can therapy help release guilt tied to reproductive trauma? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected]

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    2 February 2026, 6:52 pm
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