Unfiltered Stories

Kathy Picard was just seven years old when her stepfather began abusing her, a secret she carried for years while believing no one would believe her. Decades later, she found the courage to fight for justice, challenge the law, and finally share her story to remind other survivors that they are not alone. #truecrime #childabusesurvivor Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is...

Sarah Emily Mullins survived years of unimaginable abuse, starvation, and betrayal as a child—and when she finally spoke up, the people and systems meant to protect her failed her. Now, she shares how she broke the cycle, escaped abusive relationships, and found the strength to protect her children and herself. #childabuse #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission i...

Maisha opens up about surviving a deeply abusive relationship that began when she was just 16, sharing the control, fear, and violence that nearly cost her life. Now, she shares how she rebuilt her confidence, found her voice, and discovered that there truly is life after abuse. #truecrime #toxicrelationship Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is to provide a platform for re...

At just 16, Sumaia Isse was forced into a marriage with an older man and left alone in Somalia, where she endured abuse before fighting to escape. After surviving years of forced marriage, domestic violence, control, and being trapped by her own family, Sumaia finally found a way back to the UK and began rebuilding her life. #forcedmarriage #trauma Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Ou...

Michelle Keena thought her father was calling her home because something was wrong—but nothing could have prepared her for what the police would tell her. In one devastating night, she lost her mother and sister and learned that her father was believed to be responsible, changing her life forever. #truecrime #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is to provide a...

Zaccheus Comfort was born into an isolated cult where children endured relentless abuse, starvation, and control under a self-proclaimed prophet. In this powerful conversation, he shares how he survived years of trauma, escaped the cult, and ultimately rebuilt his life through resilience, fatherhood, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. #cultsurvivor #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Storie...

Laura Baron thought she was sharing a peaceful night under the stars with her daughter—until a stranger launched a brutal attack that nearly took her life. In this episode, she shares how she survived, why the justice system left her feeling betrayed, and how she found the strength to rebuild through self-defense and advocacy. #truecrime #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories...

At just four years old, Salvador Garza revealed a secret that uncovered a disturbing truth about the person who had been trusted to care for him. Years later, he discovered that the memories he thought were only nightmares were real—and he shares how he faced his trauma, found his voice, and turned his pain into a mission to help others heal. #survivalstory #trauma Thank you for tuning in to Unfil...

Mike Gatto was serving in the California State Legislature when he received a phone call that changed his life forever: his father had been murdered inside his own home. Twelve years later, the case remains unsolved, and Mike shares the unanswered questions, the grief, and his search for justice after losing the man who inspired him. #truecrime #unsolvedcase Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered S...

Anna Leigh was only 5 years old when someone she trusted took away her sense of safety and changed her childhood forever. In this emotional interview, she shares the years she spent carrying the secret, finding the courage to speak out, facing him in court as a child, and her ongoing journey of healing and survival. #truecrime #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our missi...

Terra Newell shares the harrowing true story of surviving Dirty John Meehan, the man who deceived her family and ultimately attacked her in a fight for her life. She opens up about trusting her instincts, healing from trauma, and how her experience inspired her to help other survivors find hope and reclaim their voices. #truecrime #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our m...

Pretty Brandao shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery after unknowingly becoming dependent on counterfeit pills. After losing years of his life to substance use, he found sobriety, rebuilt his relationship with his family, and now helps others find a path toward healing. #truecrime #addiction Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is to provide a platform for re...

Kyla Yvette Hall was just a child when unimaginable trauma changed the course of her life. After years of abuse, addiction, and relapse, she finally found the strength to confront her past, reclaim her life, and turn her pain into a mission to help others. #truecrime #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is to provide a platform for real, unfiltered conversation...

Surviving a violent, chaotic childhood, Susan Gold escaped her past to build a high-flying media career in New York—only to face a whole new fight for survival. This is the dark, unfiltered story of how she broke free from generational abuse, toxic relationships, and reclaimed her life. #truecrime #familysecrets Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is to provide a platform fo...

At just five years old, Aria was told her father had abandoned her—only to discover 30 years later that the truth was far more complicated. After a chance encounter in New Orleans reunited her with her father's family, Aria uncovered the shocking story behind her childhood and the family she thought she had lost forever. #truecrime #familysecrets Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our...

Lenora Claire’s life changed when a stranger walked into her gallery and told her, “I’m going to stalk you.” What followed was years of terrifying threats, harassment, and a relentless fight to stay safe—ultimately turning Lenora into a powerful advocate for stalking survivors. #truecrime #stalking Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is to provide a platform for real, unfilt...

Lydia Mazibuko was only nine years old when someone she trusted betrayed her in a way that changed her life forever. For years, she carried the trauma in silence before finally finding the courage to speak out and demand accountability. #truecrime #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is to provide a platform for real, unfiltered conversations. Each episode feat...

Tommy Anderson had finally achieved his dream of becoming a firefighter—until a devastating accident left him unable to return to the job he loved. He opens up about losing his career, battling PTSD, and finding the strength to rebuild his life and start again. #survivalstory #trauma Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is to provide a platform for real, unfiltered conversati...

Faith Akano shares her powerful story of surviving a traumatic attack at 16, being betrayed by someone she trusted, and the long journey that followed. Today, she speaks openly about trauma, faith, and discovering that healing is possible. #truecrime #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is to provide a platform for real, unfiltered conversations. Each episode f...

Kathleen Hebert shares the heartbreaking story of growing up in an abusive home, where she endured years of physical and emotional abuse from the people who were supposed to protect her. After a lifetime of silence, therapy, and healing, she finally found the courage to tell her story and speak out for children who may be suffering in silence. #truecrime #familysecret Thank you for tuning in to Un...

Carol Salvatierra spent decades as a police officer, facing dangerous situations most people could never imagine. From surviving a shooting to being caught in a terrifying pursuit where suspects opened fire on her police van, Carol shares the moments that changed her life—and how she found a new purpose protecting dogs after retirement. #truecrime #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfilter...

When Collier Landry was just 11 years old, his mother gave him a chilling warning about his father—then she vanished. This is the true story of how a young boy outsmarted a killer and secretly built the case to expose his father’s darkest secret. #truecrime #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is to provide a platform for real, unfiltered conversations. Each ep...

Perry Power shares the story of growing up with a hidden family secret that shaped his life for years. After finally breaking his silence, he uncovered a truth that had affected multiple generations—and turned his experience into a mission to help other survivors find their voice. #truecrime #familysecret #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is to provide a pla...

Saundra Crockett shares the heartbreaking story of surviving years of domestic violence that left her with life-changing facial injuries. In this powerful conversation, she reflects on her long road to recovery, finding hope after unimaginable trauma, and why she now speaks out to help others escape abusive relationships. #truecrime #domesticviolence Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories!...

Cassie Sutta was only five years old when the people who were supposed to protect her began exploiting her, trapping her in years of unimaginable abuse and trafficking. In this powerful story, she shares how she survived, rebuilt her life, and became a voice for other survivors. #truecrime #survivalstory Thank you for tuning in to Unfiltered Stories! Our mission is to provide a platform for real,...