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13-year-old Hitchhiking To Find Mum đŸ„č

December 30, 202501:00
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Yeah. You mentioned your mom before. Is
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she still alive? Do you have a
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relationship with her?
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>> No. So, not at all. When I was uh maybe
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13 or 14, something like that. I
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actually hitchhiked from Rourura cuz I
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knew she was in Christ Church. Stowed
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away on the ferry, got on a train, like
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I didn't have any money, but that was my
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attempt [music] was my fantasy, my
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dream, you know, when I was when I was
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finding life really difficult as [music]
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a kid, of which I did many times. Like I
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had lots of challenges like like
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everybody. [music] Yeah. Yeah, that was
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like my silver lining. That was the that
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was the calm in the storm. The day I get
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to meet her, I thought everything would
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be perfect. Completely transparent. It
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was it like it was disastrous. [music]
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I went there and introduced myself. And
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then I was told, you know, you [music]
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can't stay here. Like there's no room
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for you here. And I remember making an
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excuse like, oh, it's okay. I'm going to
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go and check out Deneden. That'll
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[music] be pretty cool. And like even
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now I sit and think I was 13, 14 like
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and just walked back out the door. And
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that was pretty much one of the [music]
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last times I ever saw

Podspun Insights

In this poignant episode, the guest takes a deep dive into their tumultuous childhood and the heart-wrenching journey to reconnect with their mother. With a mix of nostalgia and raw honesty, they recount the daring adventure of hitchhiking to Christchurch, fueled by the hope of a perfect reunion. However, the reality shatters that dream, revealing a painful truth about family and belonging. The emotional weight of their story resonates as they reflect on the challenges faced during their formative years, making this episode a compelling exploration of love, loss, and resilience.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 95
    Most heartbreaking
  • 90
    Most emotional
  • 90
    Best performance
  • 88
    Best writing

Episode Highlights

  • A Journey to Find Mom
    At 13, he hitchhiked to meet his mother, hoping for a perfect reunion.
    “That was my fantasy, my dream.”
    @ 00m 18s
    December 30, 2025
  • Disastrous Reunion
    The reality of meeting his mother was far from perfect, leaving him heartbroken.
    “The day I get to meet her, I thought everything would be perfect.”
    @ 00m 33s
    December 30, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Hitchhiking Adventure00:10
  • Unmet Expectations00:37
  • Heartbreak00:55