

Something Was Wrong
Broken Cycle Media
Something Was Wrong is an award-winning docuseries about survivors' discovery, trauma, and recovery from crime and abuse.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 3min
S21 Ep12: (4/4) [Jubilee] Dead Raiser
*Content Warning: strangulation, physical violence, emotional abuse, financial abuse, domestic violence, suicidal ideation, self-harm, sexual abuse, religious trauma, cultic abuse, and homophobia.
*Sources:
A Look at the Megachurch That Calls Redding Home: Bethel Church. (2019, June 20). The LAist. https://laist.com/shows/airtalk/a-look-at-the-megachurch-that-calls-redding-home-bethel-church
Bethel Church. (2019, December 20). Resurrection Prayer for Olive Heiligenthal. https://www.bethel.com/news/olive-heiligenthal
Bill Johnson: Creative Miracles At Bethel - Part 1. (2011, January 11). [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=2PzttaVImCY
Bolz, S. (2014). GOD KNOWS YOUR NAME: Translating God (Prophetic Moments) [Video]. https://youtu.be/i3O3nEbniQw?si=PL9SrHby1nCJ4sQX
Jubilee Dawn. (2023, January 15). If You Are Googling If Your Partner’s Actions Are Normal [Video]. TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNsaa6Am/
Jubilee Dawn. (2023, January 15). Rating Cringy Posts I Made When I was in a Cult [Video]. TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNs5vetK/
Jubilee Dawn. (2014, March 31). Rating My Instagram Posts From When I was in a Cult [Video]. TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNsaLBT7/
Bancroft, Lundy. (2003). Why Does He Do That? : Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men. New York: Berkley Books. https://lundybancroft.com/
Wilson, D. (2008). Finger of God [Video]. https://wpfilm.com/media/finger-of-god/
*Resources:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org/
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The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags.
The S21 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.

Aug 22, 2024 • 53min
S21 Ep11: (3/4) [Jubilee] Words of Knowledge
*Content Warning: strangulation, physical, mental, emotional, and financial abuse, domestic violence, suicidal ideation, self harm, sexual abuse, religious trauma, cultic abuse, and cults.
*Sources:
A Look at the Megachurch That Calls Redding Home: Bethel Church. (2019, June 20). The LAist. https://laist.com/shows/airtalk/a-look-at-the-megachurch-that-calls-redding-home-bethel-church
Bethel Church. (2019, December 20). Resurrection Prayer for Olive Heiligenthal. https://www.bethel.com/news/olive-heiligenthal
Bill Johnson: Creative Miracles At Bethel - Part 1. (2011, January 11). [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=2PzttaVImCY
The Evangelical Parents Of A Young Girl Who Died Are Using Social Media To Ask For Her Resurrection, by Tanya Chen and Stephanie McNea for Buzzfeed (Dec. 2019): https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tanyachen/evangelical-parents-of-a-young-girl-who-died-social-media
Bolz, S. (2014). GOD KNOWS YOUR NAME: Translating God (Prophetic Moments) [Video]. https://youtu.be/i3O3nEbniQw?si=PL9SrHby1nCJ4sQX
Wilson, D. (2008). Finger of God [Video]. https://wpfilm.com/media/finger-of-god/
*Resources:
For a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit: http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
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The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags.
The S21 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.

Aug 20, 2024 • 12min
Data Points: Narcissistic Abuse (featuring Vanessa Reiser, LCSW)
Vanessa Reiser, an LCSW specializing in narcissistic abuse, dives deep into the complex dynamics of emotional manipulation and control in relationships. She discusses chilling similarities between narcissistic behavior and cult manipulation, emphasizing how hard it is for victims to escape. The conversation also highlights the importance of empathy and education to combat such abuse, along with vital resources available for survivors. Reiser's insights shed light on navigating the painful journey of healing after trauma.

Aug 15, 2024 • 53min
S21 Ep10: (2/4) [Jubilee] Signs & Wonders
*Content Warning: disordered eating, religious abuse, purity culture, infertility/pregnancy loss, suicidal ideation, self harm, sexual abuse, religious trauma, cultic abuse.
*Sources:
A Look at the Megachurch That Calls Redding Home: Bethel Church. (2019, June 20). The LAist. https://laist.com/shows/airtalk/a-look-at-the-megachurch-that-calls-redding-home-bethel-church
Bethel Church. (2019, December 20). Resurrection Prayer for Olive Heiligenthal. https://www.bethel.com/news/olive-heiligenthal
Bill Johnson: Creative Miracles At Bethel - Part 1. (2011, January 11). [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=2PzttaVImCY
Wilson, D. (2008). Finger of God [Video]. https://wpfilm.com/media/finger-of-god/
*Resources:
For a list of free and confidential non-profit organizations, please visit: http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org/
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The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags.
The S21 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.

Aug 14, 2024 • 58min
S21 Ep9: (1/4) [Jubilee] Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry
*Content Warning: disordered eating, religious abuse, purity culture, infertility/pregnancy loss, suicidal ideation, self harm, sexual abuse, religious trauma, cultic abuse.
*Sources:
A Look at the Megachurch That Calls Redding Home: Bethel Church. (2019, June 20). The LAist. https://laist.com/shows/airtalk/a-look-at-the-megachurch-that-calls-redding-home-bethel-church
Bethel Church. (2019, December 20). Resurrection Prayer for Olive Heiligenthal. https://www.bethel.com/news/olive-heiligenthal
Bill Johnson: Creative Miracles At Bethel - Part 1. (2011, January 11). [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=2PzttaVImCY
Wilson, D. (2008). Finger of God [Video]. https://wpfilm.com/media/finger-of-god/
*Resources:
For a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit: http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org/
Follow Something Was Wrong:
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The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags.
The S21 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.

Aug 8, 2024 • 50min
S21 Ep8: (2/2) [Krystyn] I Feel the Need to Fight
*Content Warning: distressing topics, sexual abuse of a child, rape, sodomy, murder, violence, childhood abuse, grooming, arson, animal abuse, disordered eating, self harm, gun violence, suicide, strangulation, neglect.
*Sources:
Death remains under investigation, commercial-news.com: https://www.commercial-news.com › news › local_news
*Resources:
State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers: https://www.childwelfare.gov/state-child-abuse-and-neglect-reporting-numbers/?rt=795
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: https://www.childhelphotline.org/
The Family Gardener: http://thefamilygardener.com
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The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags.
The S21 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.

Aug 8, 2024 • 40min
S21 Ep7: (1/2) [Krystyn] Ronald Blood is a Monster
*Content warning: distressing topics, sex abuse of a child, rape, sodomy, murder, violence, childhood abuse, grooming, arson, animal abuse, disordered eating, self harm, gun violence, suicide, strangulation, neglect.
*Resources:
State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers: https://www.childwelfare.gov/state-child-abuse-and-neglect-reporting-numbers/?rt=795
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: https://www.childhelphotline.org/
The Family Gardener: http://thefamilygardener.com
For additional non-profit organizations, please visit: http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags.
The S21 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.

Aug 6, 2024 • 9min
Data Points: The Intersection of Crime & the LGBTQIA+ Community (featuring Jimanekia Eborn)
*Content warning: domestic violence, intimate partner violence, physical, emotional, mental, and sexual abuse, assault, racism, murder, and hate crimes
Resources:
Interpride: https://www.interpride.org/
UN Women: https://www.unwomen.org/
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation: https://glaad.org/
UN High Commissioner for Refugees: https://www.unhcr.org/us/
Sources:
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community. (2022, November 4). Human Rights Campaign. Retrieved June 26, 2024, from https://www.hrc.org/resources/understanding-intimate-partner-violence-in-the-lgbtq-community
N.T. Brown, T., & L. Herman, J. (2015). Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Abuse Among LGBT People: A review of existing research. UCLA Williams Institute School of Law. Retrieved June 26, 2024, from https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/ipv-sex-abuse-lgbt-people/
E. James, S., L. Herman, J., E. Durso, L., & Heng-Lehtinen, R. (2024). 2022 U.S. Trans Survey. National Center for Transgender Equality. Retrieved June 26, 2024, from https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/2022%20USTS%20Early%20Insights%20Report_FINAL.pdf
Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Data Summary & Trends Report 2009 - 2019. (n.d.). In Center for Disease Control. Center for Disease Control. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/pdf/YRBSDataSummaryTrendsReport2019-508.pdf
Wiggins, C. (2023, October 17). Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ+ People Surge, FBI Reports. The Advocate. https://www.advocate.com/news/fbi-increase-lgbtq-hate-crimes
Li, W., & Lartey, J. (2023, March 25). New FBI Data Shows More Hate Crimes. These Groups Saw The Sharpest Rise. The Marshall Project. https://www.themarshallproject.org/2023/03/25/asian-hate-crime-fbi-black-lgbtq
Jimanekia Eborn:
Jimanekia’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jimanekia
Jimanekia’s Website: https://traumaqueen.love/
Trauma Queen the Podcast: https://traumaqueen.love/podcast
What Came Next Episode 36: [Jimanekia Eborn] Everyone Does Survivorship Differently

Jul 31, 2024 • 50min
S21 Ep6: (2/2) [Emma] Choose Peace
*Content Warning: Sexual assault, rape, assault, sexual harassment, substance abuse, substance use disorder, physical abuse, domestic violence, gambling
*Sources:
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic Violence. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); 1997. (Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 25.) Chapter 1—Effects of Domestic Violence on Substance Abuse Treatment. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64441/
McNeely J, Adam A. Substance Use Screening and Risk Assessment in Adults [Internet]. Baltimore (MD): Johns Hopkins University; 2020 Oct. Table 3, DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Diagnosing and Classifying Substance Use Disorders [abc]
Mehr JB, Bennett ER, Price JL, de Souza NL, Buckman JF, Wilde EA, Tate DF, Marshall AD, Dams-O'Connor K, Esopenko C. Intimate partner violence, substance use, and health comorbidities among women: A narrative review. Front Psychol. 2023 Jan 27;13
Professional, Cleveland Clinic medical. “Substance Use Disorder (SUD): Symptoms & Treatment.” Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16652-drug-addiction-substance-use-disorder-sud. Accessed 25 June 2024.
“Substance Abuse and Addiction Statistics [2023].” NCDAS, 2 May 2024, drugabusestatistics.org/
“Substance Use Disorder.” Johns Hopkins Medicine, 31 Jan. 2023, www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/substance-abuse-chemical-dependency.
*Resources:
Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources
Faces and Voices of Recovery (nonprofit) https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/
Learn About Treatment for Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/learn-about-treatment
Quick Guide for Clinicians https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sma15-3583.pdf
SAMHSA’s National Helpline https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAFE Project (resource for help) https://www.safeproject.us/about-us/
Shatterproof (nonprofit) https://www.shatterproof.org/
Vine https://www.vinelink.com/#state-selection
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The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags.
The S21 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.

Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 6min
S21 Ep5: (1/2) [Emma] Mind Games
*Content Warning: Sexual assault, rape, violence, sexual harassment, mature themes, drug use, substance use disorder, interpersonal violence, death, gambling.
*Sources:
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic Violence. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); 1997. (Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 25.) Chapter 1—Effects of Domestic Violence on Substance Abuse Treatment. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64441/
McNeely J, Adam A. Substance Use Screening and Risk Assessment in Adults [Internet]. Baltimore (MD): Johns Hopkins University; 2020 Oct. Table 3, DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Diagnosing and Classifying Substance Use Disorders [abc]
Mehr JB, Bennett ER, Price JL, de Souza NL, Buckman JF, Wilde EA, Tate DF, Marshall AD, Dams-O'Connor K, Esopenko C. Intimate partner violence, substance use, and health comorbidities among women: A narrative review. Front Psychol. 2023 Jan 27;13
Professional, Cleveland Clinic medical. “Substance Use Disorder (SUD): Symptoms & Treatment.” Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16652-drug-addiction-substance-use-disorder-sud. Accessed 25 June 2024.
“Substance Abuse and Addiction Statistics [2023].” NCDAS, 2 May 2024, drugabusestatistics.org/
“Substance Use Disorder.” Johns Hopkins Medicine, 31 Jan. 2023, www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/substance-abuse-chemical-dependency.
*Resources:
Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources
Faces and Voices of Recovery (nonprofit) https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/
Learn About Treatment for Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/learn-about-treatment
Quick Guide for Clinicians https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sma15-3583.pdf
SAMHSA’s National Helpline https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAFE Project (resource for help) https://www.safeproject.us/about-us/
Shatterproof (nonprofit) https://www.shatterproof.org/
Vine https://www.vinelink.com/#state-selection
Follow Something Was Wrong:
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The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags.
The S21 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.