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This is a deeply personal story of guilt – how to live with it, and its power to transform us.

Four years ago, producer Dave Anderson caused a climbing accident that badly injured his partner, Cassie. In this series, Dave and Cassie try to piece together their very different experiences of what happened. Through difficult and intimate conversations, they tell the whole story, from the first traumatic seconds to the emotional fallout years later.

For Dave, the guilt has been overwhelming. Now, he’s searching for ways of living with it, talking to people with unique perspectives on this painful emotion. What are we misunderstanding about guilt? And how can we tap into its hidden power?

In this final episode, Cassie set out to reclaim her independence, physically and emotionally. In conversation with author Max Porter, Dave discovers the true power of guilt in an unexpected place. At the end of their journey, Cassie and Dave reflect, tracing the ways the accident has shaped their relationship.

Featuring an excerpt from Grief is the Thing with Feathers, by Max Porter. Read by Daniel Ryan.

Presenter and Producer: Dave Anderson
Sound-design and mix engineer: Charlie Brandon-King
Executive Producer: Anishka Sharma
A Reduced Listening production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4