Plot Twist: Still Alive
Ever had a moment you weren’t sure you’d survive—or one so awkward you wished the earth would swallow you whole? I’m Krystal, cancer survivor, chaos navigator, and laugh-finder in life’s messiest moments. On Plot Twist: Still Alive, I share raw, hilarious, and heartfelt stories with incredible guests as we navigate cancer, grief, abuse, cringeworthy choices, and more—finding purpose and humor along the way. Because what doesn’t kill you makes you f***ing hilarious.
Plot Twist: Still Alive
The Sister
From the outside, Lauren’s family looked traditional.
Four siblings. Lauren, the baby, the sister, and three older brothers—grew up, built lives of their own, got married, and had children.
A family that seemed normal…until a deadly secret was exposed.
One of Lauren’s brothers is rushed to the hospital with liver failure caused by a hidden alcohol addiction. Within months of learning the truth, the reality becomes devastating: he’s given six months to live.
There is only one possible donor.
Lauren.
She faces an impossible decision—let her brother die, or donate part of her liver and risk everything she’s built for herself and her children.
This episode explores how addiction can hide in plain sight, the shock of discovering the truth, and the unimaginable choices families are forced to confront. It’s a story about sacrifice, survival, and what happens when love and fear collide.
This is Lauren’s story.
And it changes everything.
⚠️ Content warning: This episode contains dark humor, adult content, alcohol use, and is intended for listeners 18 and older.