Something Was Wrong

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 States 202-452-1100 or 866-720-2676 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. The American Pit Bull Foundation APBF’s mission is to promote responsible dog ownership through education, programming, and assistanc...

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...

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 Hotl...

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 aff...

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.org The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (N...

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.org The National Coalition Against Do...

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 F...

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 subs...

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 Agains...

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 D...

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,...

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 financia...

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...

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 p...

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 re...

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...

This week, survivor Maribelle shares her story. Maribelle met her charming southern gentleman boyfriend, Hunter, on a dating website. As an OG Crime Junkie, when Maribelle noticed the red flags started to pop up, she put on her detective hat and discovered Hunter was a dangerous pathological liar and a soon to be stalker. ** Resources:  For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWr...

This week survivor Angie shares her story. Angie married a man named Jeff who was very well-respected and well-liked in his community. Through financial and social dependency, Angie became entrapped in Jeff’s web of lies as his criminal activities led to a very public fall from grace. ** Resources: For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources  RAINN - The National...

This week survivor Emma shares her story. Emma met her future husband Drew through her oldest brother and after a series of toxic relationships, and finally thought she had found a safe place in Drew. He showered her with love and affections and all of her friends loved him but little did Emma know that this relationship was going to be the most traumatic of them all. ** Resources: For free mental...

This week survivor Ava shares her story. Ava met Eddie at a bar and was instantly intrigued by his cute New Zealand accent. After a courthouse wedding so Eddie could obtain his green card, Ava finds out that everything she thought was true about Eddie was not all it seemed. ** Resources: For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources    Sources: US Department of Jus...

This week survivor Megan shares her story. While in college, Megan’s close friend Anne passes away suddenly leaving her and their inner circle of friends totally shattered. In the midst of Megan’s grief, she meets Katie, who she believes to be another one of Anne’s friends but over the course of two weeks, they quickly realize this woman is not who she claims to be. ** Resources: For free mental h...

This week survivor Bailey shares her story. Bailey met “JD” while out at a bar with her friend. Following the advice of a little infamous dating help book, Bailey insisted JD pick her up for their first date which turned out to be a series of regrets that haunt her on a night she barely escaped with her life. ** Resources: For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resour...

Darcy, Danielle and Kenji head to court -- and all of Ardie's lies are called into question. ** Thank you so much for listening to and sharing Season 9! Your support and encouragement has meant so much to Danielle, Kenji and myself. Season 10 starts next Thursday October 7th and will feature 11 incredible survivors. Their stories will be told in episodic format meaning more inspiring stories and l...

As Ardie and Darcy’s turbulent relationship spilled into public view, Ardie’s life of crime is finally laid bare, exposing new revelations along the way. Follow @SomethingWasWrongPodcast on Instagram  For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources Sources: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence in California. Published in 2020. Accessed Augu...

Through a shared bond of trauma and desperation for the truth, Kenji and Danielle worked together to expose Ardie’s true identity. Follow @SomethingWasWrongPodcast on Instagram  For free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources