My Family's Secret

Some families have dark places...

### Actors:

Nicholle Tom, Dylan Neal, Peter MacNeill, Claudia Jurt, Janet-Laine Green, Paul McCarthy-Boyington, Cinthia Burke, Philip Riccio, Todd Duckworth, Christopher Wyllie, Daniel Simpson, Anna-Marie Frances Lea, Gregory Wilson, Steven Stapledon, Gracie Orr,Evan Welchner, Namukasa Basudde, Maxime Marcil, Teri Loretto, Sante Scaletta

### Characters:

Lara Darcie, Jason Darcie, Paul Darcie, Nurse Carla, June Shaeffer, William, Candy Wickson, Grady Darcie, Dr. Mickelson, Jake, Shawn, Jenny Snyder, Joseph, Office Worker, Kara Lynn, Boris, Tess, Young Grady, Maria Dinelli, Young Jason

### Production Company:

Dark Places Productions, Zed Filmworks, Lifetime Distribution

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## Synopsis

Jason Darcie (Dylan Neal) should be enjoying the best time of his life. He's newly married to Lara  (Nicholle Tom), a wife he desperately loves, but his past is ever present in his mind. The stress and horrors of his childhood have put a strain on Jason, and the pain has become too much for him. He's tried to commit suicide, and his note said he couldn't live with the secrets of his past any longer. Thankfully his wife Lara, found him in time to save his life. But he needs long term, in patient therapy, and that costs money they just don't have. Lara decides her only option is to seek out Jason's brother, Grady (Philip Riccio), a man she barely knows, for help. He still lives in the Darcie ancestral home, and Lara wonders if she can convince him to mortgage it, to save his brother.

While staying at the Darcie estate, Lara is uncomfortable with Grady's strange behavior. He seems to change on a dime, and she can't figure out what's wrong with him. But she does convince him to mortgage the house, so Jason can get the help he needs. While she is staying with Grady, Lara discovers several things about the boys' past. Apparently, they had a little sister, Kara Lynn, who died under mysterious circumstances. Lara also uncovers their father, Paul Darcie (Peter MacNeill), was more than just abusive, he was a monster.

Can Lara discover the secrets of Darcie family's past, in time to save their future?

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## Trivia

This movie was filmed in and around Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, but is set in *Koeville, PA*. There are two different zip codes for (*Koeville, PA*) on the envelope, Aunt June sends Grady, for his birthday. Apparently, Aunt June, and Grady, lived in separate sections of town.

The Darcie ancestral home is really an historic home called, *The Glen*. Many movies and TV shows have been filmed in the house, and on the grounds (see the *Locations* section ⬇️ below).

## Images

* Nicholle Tom & Dylan Neal
* Nicholle Tom
* Nicholle Tom & Dylan Neal
* Dylan Neal
* Dylan Neal
* Nicholle Tom
* Philip Riccio
* Teri Loretto
* Cinthia Burke & Philip Riccio
* Christopher Wyllie
* Philip Riccio
* Philip Riccio
* Cinthia Burke
* Christopher Wyllie
* Philip Riccio
* Gregory Wilson & Philip Riccio
* Namukasa Basudde
* Paul McCarthy-Boyington
* Paul McCarthy-Boyington
* Evan Welchner
* Gregory Wilson, Evan Welchner & Philip Riccio
* Nicholle Tom
* Philip Riccio
* Peter MacNeill, Sante Scaletta & Maxime Marcil
* Todd Duckworth
* Dylan Neal
* Gracie Orr
* Peter MacNeill
* Philip Riccio & Paul McCarthy-Boyington
* Nicholle Tom
* Janet-Laine Green
* Philip Riccio
* Paul McCarthy-Boyington
* Gregory Wilson
* MyFamilysSecret34.jpgPaul McCarthy-Boyington, Gregory Wilson & Philip Riccio
* Philip Riccio
* Nicholle Tom
* Janet-Laine Green
* Philip Riccio & Janet-Laine Green
* Nicholle Tom & Claudia Jurt
* Claudia Jurt
* Peter MacNeill
* Christopher Wyllie & Cinthia Burke
* Dylan Neal
* Anna-Marie Frances Lea & Nicholle Tom
* Anna-Marie Frances Lea
* Cinthia Burke
* Dylan Neal
* Peter MacNeill
* Maxime Marcil
* Cinthia Burke & Nicholle Tom
* Cinthia Burke
* Cinthia Burke & Philip Riccio
* Nicholle Tom
* Cinthia Burke
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## Lifetime Universe Locations

* Downtown Koeville, PA
* Lake where Kara Lynn died
* General Hospital where Jason Darcie was admitted after his suicide attempt
* Jason & Lara's home
* Chapel where Jason & Lara married
* Bella Pizza, where Grady worked
* Darcie ancestral home
* Mental hospital where Jason Darcie was hospitalized after his suicide attempt
* Bookstore where Candy Wickson worked
* Sunset Oaks Retirement Home
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Downtown Koeville, PA

Lake where Kara Lynn died

General Hospital where Jason Darcie was admitted after his suicide attempt

Jason & Lara's home

Chapel where Jason & Lara married

Bella Pizza, where Grady worked

Darcie ancestral home

Mental hospital where Jason Darcie was hospitalized after his suicide attempt

Bookstore where Candy Wickson worked

Sunset Oaks Retirement Home

## Filming Locations

* De Mazenod Chapel
* Saint Paul University
* Isabella Pizza
* The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
* The Glen Estate
* Anyone know this location?
* Anyone know this location? Could this be along the Rideau River Trail?
* Anyone know this location?
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St. Paul University

De Mazenod Chapel – Roman Catholic/Ecumenical

223 Main Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 1C4 Canada

De Mazenod Chapel is located in Laframboise Hall and is named after Eugène de Mazenod, bishop of Marseille and founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. It serves as the venue for all major liturgical celebrations on the University calendar, such as the opening and closing masses, as well as the celebration of Advent and the beginning of Lent. The chapel is the largest in the University and is home to several Christian groups within the University community. Thus, the chapel hosts a wide variety of activities throughout the year.

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223 Main St, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C4, Canada

Isabella Pizza

118 Isabella St, Ottawa, ON K1S 1V5, Canada

Since 1975

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus

213-501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa ON K1H8L6

The Glen Estate

297 Strathburn Street

Almonte, ON K0A1A0, Canada

A frequent filming location, currently for sale for 1.6 million

## Dissociative Identity Disorder

In, *My Family's Secret,* "Grady" suffers from *Dissociative Identity Disorder*.

Mental disorders are a common plot device in *Lifetime* movies.

*\*Dissociative Identity Disorder* is a mental health disorder in which the sufferer has at least two distinct personalities, or \*identities, in one body. Each identity has it's own \*personality traits, and even individual physical traits. *DID* sufferers may lose time (dissociative episodes), when another personality is "in control" of the body. The sufferer may, or may not know about the other personalities, and in either case, this may cause great distress to the afflicted.

*Dissociative Identity Disorder* is almost always caused from severe, often long term, \*physical and sexual abuse. Children who find themselves in these situations, create *alters*  to detach from the stress and trauma, of their bad situation. Children take on other personalities as a coping mechanism, to help them through trauma. They often come to rely on their alters, and each alternate personality, \*may serve a particular purpose in the sufferer's life.

There is no quick fix for *Dissociative Identity Disorder*. It requires long term, intensive therapy. The goal is to merge all the identities, into the core personality, and teach the sufferer new coping mechanisms, so they can navigate stressful situations in their life, going forward. *DID* is a life long affliction, but there is hope. Through treatment, symptoms can be managed, and sufferers can lead a happier life.

* Also known as *Multiple Personality Disorder*, *Split Personality Disorder* or *Dissociative Personality Disorder*

* The other personalities are called *alters,* as in *alternate personality*. A sufferer can have from 2 to 100 (or more) individual personalities within one body.

* Individual identities can be different races, sexes, and even have different physical problems. One identity may wear glasses, or even have a separate physical ailment (ie: diabetes) and the others won't.

* *DID* can also be caused by a one time traumatic event, such as being caught in a warzone, or a natural disaster.

* Each individual personality may serve a specific purpose in the sufferer's life (ie: one personality may take the abuse, one may be the fighter, etc ).

## Suicide Prevention

In, *My Family's Secret* "Jason Darcie" attempts suicide. Thankfully, he is found in time by his wife. If anyone out there has similar feelings, **YOU ARE NOT ALONE!**

If you don’t have someone you feel like you can contact about your mental health, that doesn’t mean you’re alone. Remember that counselors are available 24/7 at the *988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (USA CALL or TEXT)*

Suicide Support for Other Countries

You can always contact me, *Blondiee10*, if you need to talk. I know up close and personal the damage suicide can cause, **so reach out to me, or someone, if you need help!**
I'll try to get back to you as soon as I can, but remember, you are never alone! You are loved, you have worth and purpose. Don't waste it!

I have 4 people on the *Faces of Suicide* list, and I never want another face to be added. **Reach out for help**, if you need it! There's no shame in it, we all need a little help sometimes!