*Content warning: Today’s episode discusses Substance Use Disorder, emotional and physical violence and arson. SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. The National Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in En...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 13Ep. 2
*Content warning: Today’s episode discusses Substance Use Disorder and emotional violence. SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. The National Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in English and Spanish. S...
May 05, 2022•56 min•Season 13Ep. 1
*Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of emotional, physical, stalking, death and gun violence. The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788 or chat with someone confidentially at https://www.thehotline.org The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) 's mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as...
Apr 28, 2022•44 min•Season 12Ep. 6
*Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of emotional, physical, stalking, death and gun violence. The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788 or chat with someone confidentially at https://www.thehotline.org The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) 's mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as...
Apr 28, 2022•47 min•Season 12Ep. 5
*Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of emotional, physical, stalking, death and gun violence. The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788 or chat with someone confidentially at https://www.thehotline.org The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) 's mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as...
Apr 21, 2022•43 min•Season 12Ep. 4
*Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of emotional, physical, stalking, death and gun violence. The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788 or chat with someone confidentially at https://www.thehotline.org The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) 's mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as...
Apr 14, 2022•37 min•Season 12Ep. 3
*Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of emotional, physical and gun violence. The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788 or chat with someone confidentially at https://www.thehotline.org The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) 's mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, priv...
Apr 07, 2022•37 min•Season 12Ep. 2
When Kenzie first met Joe – she thought he was funny, successful and charming. Despite many strange circumstances in Joe’s personal life, it was the best relationship Kenzie had ever had…But when her loved ones began to suspect Joe wasn’t at all who he said he was, they came together to uncover his secrets and save their friend – just in the nick of time. The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788 or chat with someone ...
Mar 31, 2022•34 min•Season 12Ep. 1
When Kenzie first met Joe – she thought he was funny, successful and charming. Despite many strange circumstances in Joe’s personal life, it was the best relationship Kenzie had ever had…But when her loved ones began to suspect Joe wasn’t at all who he said he was, they came together to uncover his secrets and save their friend – just in the nick of time. Be on the lookout for the first episode of the six-part series, Thursday March 31st 2022.
Mar 25, 2022•5 min
*Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault and emotional abuse. ** Sources: Ultra Violet: Facts About Violence Against Native Women UltraViolet is a powerful and rapidly growing community of people mobilized to fight sexism and create a more inclusive world that accurately represents all women, from politics and government to media and pop culture. UltraViolet is a community of one million people that drives feminist cultural and political change. Through people power and strategic ...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 11Ep. 12
*Content warning: Today’s episodes discusses sexual assault, rape, and physical and emotional violence. Change statue of limitations for sexual assault laws in Indiana Change.org petition ** Resources: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es ) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers ac...
Mar 17, 2022•34 min•Season 11Ep. 11
This week survivor Mae shares her story. *Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence involving animals and animal abuse. ** Resources: The Humane Society of the United States 202-452-1100 or 866-720-2676 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. The American Pit Bull Foundation APBF’s mission is to promote responsible dog ownership through education, programming, and assistance. We do this four ways: through Humane Education, Outreach, Advocacy, and Shelter to Service. Helpful...
Mar 10, 2022•57 min•Season 11Ep. 10
This week survivor Vera shares her story. *Content Warning: This episode discusses rape, abortion, cyberbullying, suicidal ideation and psychological violence. Resources: StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is , what cyberbullying is , who is at risk , and how you can prevent and respond to bullying . The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at at 800-273-8255. The hotline is available free, 24/7 with services in English and Spanish. For more i...
Mar 03, 2022•46 min•Season 11Ep. 9
This week survivor Molly shares her story. *Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of emotional and physical violence, sibling abuse, and workplace abuse. ** Resources: If you suspect or know that a child is being abused or neglected, there are ways you can help. If you or someone else is in immediate and serious danger, you should call 911. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline offers professional crisis counselors who are available to help 24/7. Text or call 1 -800- 422- 4453...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 11Ep. 8
This week survivor Willow shares her story. *Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of emotional abuse, child sexual abuse, body-image abuse and disordered eating. ** Resources: The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care....
Feb 17, 2022•55 min•Season 11Ep. 7
This week survivor Sasha shares her story. *Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of emotional and physical violence, and stalking. ** Resources: The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788 or chat with someone confidentially at https://www.thehotline.org The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) 's mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of ...
Feb 10, 2022•35 min•Season 11Ep. 6
This week survivor Nina shares her story. *Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of emotional, sexual and physical violence, gun violence, and murder. ** Resources: The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788 or chat with someone confidentially at https://www.thehotline.org The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) 's mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that ...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 11Ep. 5
This week survivor Quinn shares her story. *Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of sexual and emotional abuse of minors. ** Resources: RAINN - The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline If you’re in need of support, please contact RAINN - the United States largest anti-sexual violence organization at 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE) online.rainn.org free and confidential, 24/7. SOSA - Safe From Online Sex Abuse : SOSA offers free resources such as webinars, workshops, and school presentatio...
Jan 27, 2022•41 min•Season 11Ep. 4
This week survivor Ari shares Part 2 of her story. *Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of abduction, rape, Substance Use Disorder, psychological and physical violence. ** Resources: SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, available in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders at 1-800-662-4357. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, s...
Jan 20, 2022•48 min•Season 11Ep. 3
This week survivor Ari shares Part 1 of her story. *Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of emotional and physical violence, and Substance Use Disorder. ** Resources: The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788 or chat with someone confidentially at https://www.thehotline.org The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) 's mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts th...
Jan 13, 2022•53 min•Season 11Ep. 2
This week we will hear Ashley Hall’s story -- told by her Mother Lucia, and her sister Jessa. Please note, due to the public nature of this story, real names will be used for this episode. *Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of psychological and physical violence, and murder. Join the Justice for Ashley - Stop Domestic Violence public Facebook group here . ** Resources: The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text "START...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 11Ep. 1
This week survivor Vanessa shares her story. Last week we heard from survivor Emily, Cody’s 2nd wife. This week we’ll learn the truth about Cody’s first marriage — when his two exes are brought together to uncover his lies. ** Resources: For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, available in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing men...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 10Ep. 12
This week survivor Emily shares her story. A few years ago, Emily had just purchased her first home and was moving in with her husband, Cody, and soon to be son. She was thrilled to finally have their forever home to start planting roots and raise their growing family. Almost a year later, Emily’s life blew up when she found that her husband had stolen her identity leaving her in complete financial and emotional ruin...and she was not the only one. ** Resources: For free mental health resources,...
Dec 16, 2021•48 min•Season 10Ep. 11
This week survivor Mia shares her story. Mia spent years hiding her sexuality because of religious shame. Even though she was married to man out of “obedience” to church teachings, he knew she was gay and they were able to have a good friendship. Mia thought she had met a kind, beautiful woman who she could relate to on every level but it took six months to find out that this woman was not who she said she was. ** Resources: For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Re...
Dec 09, 2021•33 min•Season 10Ep. 10
This week, we hear the final half of Olivia’s story... ** Resources: For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, available in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders at 1-800-662-4357. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. C...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr•Season 10Ep. 9
This week survivor Olivia shares her story. When Olivia met Janet, she felt she had met a second mother type figure. Janet made Olivia feel instantly understood, seen, and accepted but after over three years of this unique friendship, Olivia’s entire world fell apart when she discovered that Janet was entangled in a twisted and complicated dark web of lies. ** Resources: For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources ** Something Was Wrong’s theme song was origina...
Nov 25, 2021•53 min•Season 10Ep. 8
This week, Nadia shares her Aunt Beth's survivor story. In the 1970s, Beth was struck by a drunk driver and was thankfully saved with the help of her friends and a good samaritan named Bruce. Out of an overwhelming amount of gratitude to who she felt was her hero, Beth insisted on keeping in contact with Bruce but as her sister’s become fearful of his “creepy” vibes, Beth’s family learns that her hero is actually extremely dangerous. ** Resources: For free mental health resources, please visit S...
Nov 18, 2021•28 min•Season 10Ep. 7
This week, survivor Maribelle shares her story. Maribelle met her charming southern gentleman boyfriend, Hunter, on a dating website. As an OG Crime Junkie, when Maribelle noticed the red flags started to pop up, she put on her detective hat and discovered Hunter was a dangerous pathological liar and a soon to be stalker. ** Resources: For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources HealthLine: How to Recognize Coercive Control Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg...
Nov 11, 2021•56 min•Season 10Ep. 6
This week survivor Angie shares her story. Angie married a man named Jeff who was very well-respected and well-liked in his community. Through financial and social dependency, Angie became entrapped in Jeff’s web of lies as his criminal activities led to a very public fall from grace. ** Resources: For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources RAINN - The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline If you’re in need of support, please contact RAINN - the United States...
Nov 04, 2021•47 min•Season 10Ep. 5
This week survivor Emma shares her story. Emma met her future husband Drew through her oldest brother and after a series of toxic relationships, and finally thought she had found a safe place in Drew. He showered her with love and affections and all of her friends loved him but little did Emma know that this relationship was going to be the most traumatic of them all. ** Resources: For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources Sources: 2015 CDC National Intimate ...
Oct 28, 2021•47 min•Season 10Ep. 4
