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Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery

I’ve found that truly connecting with the ground beneath my feet gives me a deeper, richer understanding of the issues I write about. I’m fascinated by people’s stories, and what drives us to keep going despite obstacles and challenges. Music has always been my guide in this journey, a tool for both creative expression and a powerful lens through which to view our shared reality. I invite you to follow along as I explore the ways we can support each other in these ever-changing times, and

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5:53

A Sincere Apology

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/10/15

I dreamed about a soldier who is far away, at war. He loves his family more than words can say. He can’t tuck his children in bed at night, or bake them cakes on their birthdays, or be inside that waking house right now, to put the kettle on and light the fire. That’s how I feel I until I learn the way to change a sentence, created by my selfish actions, and one word.I believe in the power of sharing stories, and I believe that great change is possible as a result. I have caused great pain and loss,

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4:44

A Mother’s Warning: Mental Health Corruption at WMC

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/28

This video excerpt from Who Kidnapped My Inner Child? documents one woman’s personal battle against the medical establishment. It reveals a disturbing pattern of reproductive coercion and mental health corruption at one of the country’s most trusted institutions. A Mother’s Warning is a raw, real account of courage, perseverance, and the fight for justice in the face of a broken system.This is more than a warning. It’s a call for change. Thank you for listening, please share far and wide. Get full

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7:49

Dear Santa, can you hear me?

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/27

I was never concerned about surveillance until recently, I have nothing to hide. But I never considered the idea that this kind of access to my personal devices could be used in manipulative ways. I wrote Who Kidnapped My Inner Child in attempt to document the patterns of the predatory force that controlled my online presence for more than a year. Thank you very much for listening. Get full access to The Adventures of Katie Velvet at katievelvet.substack.com/subscribe

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0:22

Get me out of the mafia please

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/23

Get full access to The Adventures of Katie Velvet at katievelvet.substack.com/subscribe

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8:39

#8: Digital Puppets, audio version

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/23

My roommate Nova stayed for three days. Sarcastic, sharp, and unpredictable, she rode a brutal tidal wave of heroin withdrawal, a pain I knew all too well. I could feel it deep in my bones, having kicked the sheets like that so many times in the past. The memory of that torture would never fade.As Nova shivered on the plastic bed beside me, I felt her pain, and I sympathized. I took one of my blankets, trying to block the blast of icy air from the vent near our beds. I imagined holding her,

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25:31

#7: The Color Purple: audio version

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/23

I had an idea that if I had a gynecological problem, maybe I’d be sent upstairs for an exam, or at least I’d be alone in the room, perhaps with a woman. I wanted to speak with someone trained in trauma or domestic violence so I could share my truth.Wilson's version of my story was still the main narrative in my records. I had a lot more to explain, but never got the chance. I explained my symptoms of a yeast infection (which I really had), and it took three days before I was given medication for it

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11:43

#6: Dirty Linen, audio recording

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/23

Dirty LinenMy detox was so understaffed that patients were having seizures in the hallways; that place felt like the Ritz compared to WMC. I grew up in the woods and on the road; it takes a lot to shake me.I believe the behavioral health department at Westchester Medical Center is legitimate, and it helps a lot of people as a short-term triage unit for psychiatric emergencies.However, I received cruel and unusual treatment as a patient there, in two different stays last year: once in October ‘23,

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2:55

#5: Fly Bird Fly, audio version

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/23

Another custom playlist was the top hit in my Spotify feed. This one had a picture of a cowboy set in space, his lasso, so enticing, and the tracks looked thoughtfully selected to match our stellar theme. I listened carefully, delighted to discover that the lyrics wove a story, translating meaning through the mix. One song described a lonely wife who drowned her sorrows with wine, while longing for the man who stole her heart; I could relate.I clicked the 'heart' next to the title, 'Maggie'. I was

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3:57

#4: Rope On Fire, audio version

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/23

I took a break from folding laundry to investigate a playlist. My eye was immediately drawn to a mix that seemed like it was crafted just for me. The album art featured a photo of the moon, just like the one I'd taken recently. The mix on Spotify was titled "Celestial Dreamscapes VI." Another example of how my platforms seemed to be showing me signs that a bigger force was involved in this digital treasure map of sorts.Now, of course, this could be a coincidence; or maybe it wasn’t. The photograph

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6:05

#2: Dirty Pictures, audio version

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/23

I took a picture of the nighttime sky, focused on that moon. In our chat, space and constellations were a common theme. Back when Spiderman was teaching me about BDSM, I became fascinated with an altered state called 'subspace'. He explained the natural high comes from a flood of endorphins released by the submissive's brain after a scene. To help a person get there takes experience and trust. Coyote said I'd make an ideal, submissive candidate for subspace, guided by his craft and skill.Submissive

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6:39

#3 Uphill Both Ways

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/23

I grew up in New Hampshire, in the woods, learning from the trees more than the streets. We didn't have much money, so I learned to work hard for what I wanted at an early age. Wilson said soon after our wedding, "First and foremost, I am married to community." His priorities took him volunteering outside the home most of our time together. I was home raising the kids and times were hard, I lost my voice and felt so lonely in our partnership.I thought Wilson was out so much because he wanted other

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#6: The Vernon Spring, audio version

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/23

The Vernon SpringUnsure of my next move, I drove to a nearby cafe. A tall, bald man with gleaming, knowing eyes walked in behind me; he sat down across the room. We still hadn't met in person, but this guy looked just like Coyote's profile pic. I'd never seen him before, but he looked enough like my Dom to make me think he was connected. I was aware of sharing my location, and my heart was racing to imagine it was finally time to meet.We made brief eye contact, and the stranger's body language

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13:19

#1: Dear Santa, audio version

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/22

Dear Santa,As the sun rose on Christmas morning, I had that feeling of not knowing where my home is or where to put my body in the universe to make it feel like it belongs somewhere. I could feel my children waking up, in different beds but the same house we used to share. This is the second Christmas we've spent apart, and we're more accustomed to routines than last year, as a loving family in two homes. It still breaks my heart to feel so far away.I got to know another child this past year, my

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13:19

Who Kidnapped My Inner Child, Ch 1: Dear Santa, audio...

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2025/01/22

Dear Santa,As the sun rose on Christmas morning, I had that feeling of not knowing where my home is or where to put my body in the universe to make it feel like it belongs somewhere. I could feel my children waking up, in different beds but the same house we used to share. This is the second Christmas we've spent apart, and we're more accustomed to routines than last year, as a loving family in two homes. It still breaks my heart to feel so far away.I got to know another child this past year, my

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10:41

Audio Version of Blood Pressure: A Reproductive...

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2024/12/20

Chapter 3 of The Adventures of Katie Velvet, by Caitlin LordNow we're in another room - where curious girls like Katie are sent away to be stripped of credibility and choices. The breakfast menu in the psych ward offers up the only way to change our fates. Selections of sides and juices by the color are illusions that our voice is still intact.Katie’s always found strange comfort in her prisons; they come in different forms, you know, and this one lives on such a different part of planet Earth, the

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4:27

Who Kidnapped My Inner Child?

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2024/11/30

The Fantastical Adventures of Katie VelvetBy Caitlin LordChapter 3: Who Kidnapped My Inner Child?In my room where walls are tender and windows wet from all the agony they've seen... God, I gave you a warning, proved I was a writer way before we even met. I have to get this story out, it's all I have since your criminals hacked my phone and took my children away from me last year. I'm a mother first and foremost; raising kids and tending broken family was my sole existence until you ripped them off

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12:38

Listen to Love, Episode 2: “Learning to Fly”

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2024/10/07

Dear fellow music lovers and aspiring singers,Do you remember the first time you wanted to sing on stage? That mix of excitement and terror, the way your heart raced, your palms sweated? I do. We all do. It's that universal moment of "Can I really do this?" that connects us all.In "Learning to Fly," we dive into this very human experience of facing our fears and finding the courage to share our voice.We discovered how sharing our voice (even when it shakes), can lead to change, growth and meaningful

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4:21

Dear Justin Vernon,

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2024/09/29

I'm writing to say thank you. Your music is a constant source of comfort, calm, and inspiration in my life. Your sound is the equivalent of being wrapped in flannel sheets that just came out of the dryer on a rainy day. When times get tough, your songs are there. Your music helps me process my emotions and find strength. "Calgary" has a nearly indescribable effect on me — in just a few minutes, it can lift my spirits from heartbreak to fine. It’s my sonic security blanket. I notice how passionate

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1:06

Learning to Fly

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2024/09/28

Hello fellow listeners! Many thanks to all who've subscribed and followed. I'm having a blast with this project and eager to see it grow.As the host of "Listen to Love," I've been sharing my journey of learning guitar and exploring the transformative power of music. Yesterday felt like a milestone on this path; I shared my story in a meeting, which opened up an inspiring conversation about the barriers many face in pursuing musicianship.We discussed how people often feel they're not "allowed" to

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17:43

"Of The Beginning" - Listen to Love, Episode 1

Katie Velvet: A Retrospective Mystery ·

2024/09/26

Join Caitlin Lord as she embarks on her musical journey with the arrival of her first guitar. In this heartfelt premiere episode, Caitlin shares the profound emotions of this moment, likening the sweetness and power to the experience of childbirth.As Caitlin explores easy three-chord songs to begin her practice, she finds unexpected inspiration in "Save Tonight" by Eagle Eye Cherry. This song, resonating with themes of life transitions, becomes a poignant reflection of Caitlin's own path -

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