Something Was Wrong

*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.orgThe 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, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates. https://ncadv.org/contact-usFor more free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources 

*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.orgThe 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, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates. https://ncadv.org/contact-usFor more free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources 

*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.orgThe 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, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates. https://ncadv.org/contact-usFor more free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources

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 confidentially at https://www.thehotline.orgThe 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, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates. https://ncadv.org/contact-usFor more free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources

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. 

This week survivor Lucy shares her story.*Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault and emotional abuse.**Sources:Ultra Violet: Facts About Violence Against Native WomenUltraViolet 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 advocacy, they work to improve the lives of women and girls of all identities and backgrounds, and all people impacted by sexism, by dismantling discrimination and creating a cost for sexism.Where’s the Media Attention for Missing Indigenous Women?By Andrea González-Ramírez, Sept. 24, 2021Resources:The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, Inc. (NIWRC) is a Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to ending violence against Native women and children. The NIWRC provides national leadership in ending gender-based violence in tribal communities by lifting up the collective voices of grassroots advocates and offering culturally grounded resources, technical assistance and training, and policy development to strengthen tribal sovereignty.NIWRC develops resources and training opportunities to support Native advocates and survivors, and tribal governments in prioritizing the safety of Native women and their children and requiring accountability of offenders and communities. Native women, their children, and Tribal nations are entitled to:-Safety from violence within their homes and in their community-Justice both on and off tribal lands-Access to culturally grounded advocacy designed by and for Native women-Safe, affordable housing, legal services, childcare, economic security, and other basic resources provided in respectful ways-Culturally-based, trauma and resiliency-informed services-Access to indigenous healing ways**Something Was Wrong’s theme song was originally composed by Glad Rags and is covered this season by Kenna and the Kings.Support and listen to Kenna and the Kings on  Spotify, YouTube , and check out their albums!

This week survivor Dara shares her story. *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 across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.Sources:U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics. September 2019, NCJ 253043, Criminal Victimization, 2018Rachel E. Morgan, Ph.D., and Barbara A. Oudekerk, Ph.D., BJS Statisticians**Something Was Wrong’s theme song was originally composed by Glad Rags and is covered this season by Kenna and the Kings. Support and listen to Kenna and the Kings on  Spotify, YouTube, and check out their albums!

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 States202-452-1100 or 866-720-2676Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.The American Pit Bull FoundationAPBF’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 Phone Numbers:- Animal Care & Control: 311- ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435- Report Dog fighting: (877) TIP-HSUS**Something Was Wrong’s theme song was originally composed by Glad Rags and is covered this season by Kenna and the Kings. Support and listen to Kenna and the Kings on  Spotify, YouTube, and check out their albums!

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 information and Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a nonprofit, non-partisan group. PPAF is backed by more than 7 million activists, donors, and other supporters working to advance access to sexual health care and defend reproductive rights. While PPAF works at the national level, local Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organizations are fighting to defend reproductive rights in states across the country. Sources: The 2019 School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey (National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice) indicates that, nationwide, about 16 percent of students in grades 9–12 experienced cyberbullying.The 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) indicates that an estimated 15.7% of high school students were electronically bullied in the 12 months prior to the survey.**Something Was Wrong’s theme song was originally composed by Glad Rags and is covered this season by Kenna and the Kings. Support and listen to Kenna and the Kings on  Spotify, YouTube, and check out their albums!

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 The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential. For more information, visit their website at childhelphotline.org. For more free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources  Sources: Psychology Today: Dorothy Suskind, Ph.D., The Six Stages of Workplace Bullying, June 2020. Workplace Bullying Institute: Gary Namie, PhD, WBI U.S. Workplace Bullying Survey Full Report January 2021.**Something Was Wrong’s theme song was originally composed by Glad Rags and is covered this season by Kenna and the Kings. Support and listen to Kenna and the Kings on  Spotify, YouTube , and check out their albums!