Told through the actual letters exchanged during my parents’ bitter divorce — alongside the memories that refuse to fade — Vassalage: Truth, Lies, and Power pulls listeners inside a private family conflict that unfolded largely out of public view.

What begins as uneasy tension slowly sharpens into something else entirely: competing versions of reality, carefully chosen words, and a growing gap between what was happening behind closed doors and what everyone else was meant to believe. Along the way, the story raises disturbing questions about unchecked authority, and how communities and institutions can overlook warning signs when trusted figures have power over children. This is a story about loyalty tested, narratives managed, and the cost of challenging the person who believes they control the board.

Season One: The Prologue

Season One lays the groundwork. The early letters hint at fractures forming beneath the surface. Roles are established, alliances begin to harden, and the stakes quietly rise — long before anyone admits how serious the situation has become.

Season Two: The Departure

Season Two follows the crisis itself. Told through letters written day by day, the story moves from private conflict into active damage control, as explanations are shaped, appearances are protected, and the truth becomes something to manage rather than confront.

Companion Book & Bonus Content

This podcast is the companion to my upcoming book, which preserves the letters exactly as they were written. To be the first to know when the book is released, join the mailing list below.

For even deeper insight — including full letters not featured on the podcast and additional behind-the-scenes context — explore the Bonus content.