Something Was Wrong

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 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/contact For more free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources  Sources:  National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): Online Abuse and Trauma National Sexual Violence Resource Center was founded by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, 2021 Jonsson, 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.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, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates. https://ncadv.org/contact-us For 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.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, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates. https://ncadv.org/contact-us 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. 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.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, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates. https://ncadv.org/contact-us For 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.2019.0005 Violence and Gender: Published in Volume: 6 Issue 1: March 11, 2019 Petrosky 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 80203 The Mayo Clinic: Compulsive gambling By Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016 Mayo 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.band IG: Basic_Comfort Twitter: 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, 2016 Mayo 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.band IG: Basic_Comfort Twitter: Basic_Comfort  FB: Basiccomfortband  

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/Resources  The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community. The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. Safeline: Revenge Porn – What it means for the victim and the offender Safeline was set up in 1994 by victims of sexual abuse who wanted to help others. We started as a helpline in a spare bedroom and over twenty years later we have helped more than 25,000 people in their journey through rape and sexual abuse. Sources: HG.org: Catfishing - Is It Considered Criminal Fraud? 2021, HG.org Legal Resources - HGExperts.com   Directed by Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman. Starring Nev Schulman, 2010, Catfish, IMDB.   WedMD: Signs of Catfishing By WebMD Editorial Contributors, Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on December 03, 2020   Psychology Today: How Common Is Catfishing? By Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D Reviewed by Devon Frye, March 5, 2021.    Mosley, Marissa & Strickland, Morgan & Parker, M. & Campbell, Kelly. (2020). Adult attachment and online dating deception: A theory modernized. Sexual and Relationship Therapy. 35. 10.1080/14681994.2020.1714577.    FindLaw: State Revenge Porn Laws Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last updated October 08, 2021 ** 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.band IG: Basic_Comfort Twitter: Basic_Comfort  FB: Basiccomfortband  

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. Callers can also order free publications and other information. Sources: The U.S. The Department of Health: HHS:  What is the U.S. Opioid Epidemic? Content last reviewed on October 27, 2021  National Institute of Justice: Taking on the Dark Web: Law Enforcement Experts ID Investigative Needs on the Dark Web, June 15, 2020  ** 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.band IG: Basic_Comfort Twitter: Basic_Comfort  FB: Basiccomfortband

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 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.band IG: Basic_Comfort Twitter: Basic_Comfort  FB: Basiccomfortband

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 SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources  Sources: Psychology Today - Serial Killers Reviewed by Psychology Today Staff, 2021   The Chicago Daily Herald: Naperville Police Chief Recalls Finding Killers Body Atop Stabbing Victims By Marie Wilson, 2020. Interview with responding officer Marshall.   The Chicago Daily Herald: Suspected Serial Killer Bruce Lindahl stayed under the radar, but how? By Don Babwin | The Associated Press, January 20, 2020   WTTW: Police Suspect Serial Killer Strangled Illinois Teen in 1976 Associated Press | January 14, 2020   Stories of the Unsolved: The Disappearance of Deborah McCall By Stories of the Unsolved Missing Persons, July 14, 2021   Bruce Lindahl victim Annette Lazar describes surviving attack by suspected serial killer, rapist By Sarah Schulte Thursday, January 23, 2020. Interview with Annette Lazar, 2020.    United States Department of Justice: Federal Bureau of Investigation: Serial Murder: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives for Investigators Behavioral Analysis Unit-2, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, Critical Incident Response Group, 2005.    Wikipedia: Bruce Lindal - Serial Killer, 2021 ** 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.band IG: Basic_Comfort Twitter: Basic_Comfort  FB: Basiccomfortband