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Side Effects

February 9, 2012

Cyndi Freeman's story of receiving frightening advice from her doctor—and how it inspired a surprising career change—was recorded at one of The Story Collider's first shows, in August of 2010. In the "Bad Medicine" issue of our magazine, we bring you an illustrated version by Tammy Stellanova. (Contains explicit images.)

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