January 6, 1972: About Out of My Mind
Send us a text On January 6, 1972, Dick and Sarah write from opposite sides of the world as restlessness gives way to fragile relief. Dick feels isolated and nearly out of his mind as Benoit empties out and the mail still doesn’t reach him. Sarah, after days of intense pain, finds unexpected physical relief and a moment of emotional steadiness — even as she continues counting the days. Together, these letters capture the whiplash of the final stretch: anxiety, relief, longing, and love tighte...
On January 6, 1972, Dick and Sarah write from opposite sides of the world as restlessness gives way to fragile relief. Dick feels isolated and nearly out of his mind as Benoit empties out and the mail still doesn’t reach him. Sarah, after days of intense pain, finds unexpected physical relief and a moment of emotional steadiness — even as she continues counting the days. Together, these letters capture the whiplash of the final stretch: anxiety, relief, longing, and love tightening as birth draws closer.
The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam War. Photos of the original letters, family snapshots, and behind-the-scenes commentary are available for supporters.
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