Something Was Wrong

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!

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. The National Eating Disorders Helpline can be reached at 1-800-931-2237. For 24/7 crisis support, text 'NEDA' to 741741. For more free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources**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 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.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 Sources: Recording Law: United States Recording Laws, 2021. RecordingLaw.com is a website updated annually with local and regional recording laws.  South Bend Tribune: Viewpoint: False reporting rare in domestic violence cases  by Linda Baechle, 2016.**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 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.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-usRAINN - The National Sexual Assault Online HotlineIf 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 presentations, SOSA provides compassion-led education to young people, as well as caretakers and other responsible adults to help the community stay proactive when it comes to the safety of minors. In addition to working with law enforcement and technology experts to help consumer internet brands recognize and respond in real-time to harmful and hateful content on their platforms. https://sosatogether.org/contactStrongHearts is a culturally-appropriate, anonymous, confidential service dedicated to serving Native American survivors of interpersonal violence and their concerned family members and friends. 1-844-762-8483, available 24/7 nationwide. Callers can connect at no cost, one-on-one with knowledgeable StrongHearts advocates who can provide lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable survivors to find safety and live lives free of abuse. https://strongheartshelpline.org/aboutThe Safe Sisters Circle is a nonprofit that provides free culturally specific, holistic, and trauma-based services to Black women survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault primarily living in Washington, DC's Wards 7 and 8.For more free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources Sources: Healthline: by Crystal Raypole Dealing With a Manipulative Person? Grey Rocking May Help Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD: December 12, 2019 National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV): US Interpersonal Violence National Statistics 600 Grant, Suite 750 Denver, Colorado 80203 https://ncadv.org/**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 Quinn shares her story. *Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of sexual and emotional abuse of minors.**Resources:RAINN - The National Sexual Assault Online HotlineIf 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 presentations, SOSA provides compassion-led education to young people, as well as caretakers and other responsible adults to help the community stay proactive when it comes to the safety of minors. In addition to working with law enforcement and technology experts to help consumer internet brands recognize and respond in real-time to harmful and hateful content on their platforms. https://sosatogether.org/contactFor more free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources Sources: National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): Online Abuse and TraumaNational Sexual Violence Resource Center was founded by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, 2021Jonsson, L.S., Fredlund, C., Priebe, G. et al: Online sexual abuse of adolescents by a perpetrator met online: a cross-sectional study. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 13, 32 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-019-0292-1**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 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, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.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 Sources: N/A**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 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.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-usSAMHSA’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. Callers can also order free publications and other information.For more free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources Sources:Mayo Clinic: Drugs and Supplements: Oxycodone And Acetaminophen Dec. 01, 2021 (Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex)**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 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" 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 Sources: Emma E. Fridel and James Alan Fox: Gender Differences in Patterns and Trends in U.S. Homicide, 1976–2017 http://doi.org/10.1089/vio.2019.0005Violence and Gender: Published in Volume: 6 Issue 1: March 11, 2019Petrosky E, Blair JM, Betz CJ, Fowler KA, Jack SP, Lyons BH: Racial and Ethnic Differences in Homicides of Adult Women and the Role of Intimate Partner Violence: United States, 2003–2014. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017; 66:741–746. Jul 21;66(28):741-746. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6628a1. PMID: 28727682; PMCID: PMC5657947.Government of Western Australia Department of Communities Child Protection and Family Support: Fact Sheet 3: Perpetrator Characteristics Adapted from: Perpetrator accountability in Child Protection Practice – A resource for child protection workers about engaging and responding to men who perpetrate family and domestic violence, Department for Child Protection, Government of Western Australia, 2013.The Press-Enterprise: CRIME BLOTTER: San Bernardino woman brutally stabbed; husband sought: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOOL-eQkubQ December 3rd 2013**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 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 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. Callers can also order free publications and other information.Sources:The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Quick Guide: Economic and Financial Abuse, 2017 NCADV 600 Grant, Suite 750 Denver, Colorado 80203The Mayo Clinic: Compulsive gambling By Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic**Something Was Wrong’s theme song was originally composed by Glad Rags and is covered this season by Basic Comfort. You can listen to their cover of "U Think U" on all streaming platforms or at https://basiccomfort.bandcamp.com/Website: Basiccomfort.bandIG: Basic_ComfortTwitter: Basic_Comfort FB: Basiccomfortband

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, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources Sources:The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Quick Guide: Economic and Financial Abuse, 2017 NCADV 600 Grant, Suite 750 Denver, Colorado 80203 The Mayo Clinic: Compulsive gambling By Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic**Something Was Wrong’s theme song was originally composed by Glad Rags and is covered this season by Basic Comfort. You can listen to their cover of "U Think U" on all streaming platforms or at https://basiccomfort.bandcamp.com/Website: Basiccomfort.bandIG: Basic_ComfortTwitter: Basic_Comfort FB: Basiccomfortband