Content Warning: pedophilia, religious abuse, physical abuse, rape, childhood sexual abuse, childhood sexual assault, child abuse, substance use disorder, professional abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide.

JJ Comerford is an author, professional, former servicemember, and survivor from Australia. In these two episodes, J.J. rawly shares about the physical and sexual abuse he experienced as a student in the private Catholic school system in the 1970’s. After decades of suffering in silence, J.J. was eventually encouraged to share about his abuse at-large. Since he began his mission of awareness, his media efforts and book have offered much solace to his supporters. The Broken Cycle Media team is deeply honored that J.J. was willing to so rawly share his story, strength, and resilience with our audience. 

Sources: 

“Abused schoolboy John Comerford took gun to school to kill his rapist teacher.” The Daily Telegraph, 16 July 2017, www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/john-comerford-was-raped-at-11-he-returned-to-the-school-at-18-with-a-loaded-shotgun-to-kill-his-rapist-but-he-was-told-he-was-already-dead/news-story/5d61f68d4bbc7d4c17d25c7d118be1cb

Resources:

JJ’s Website: https://jjcomerford.com/

JJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jjcomerford_/

JJ's Books: https://jjcomerford.com/books

For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

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Content Warning: substance use disorder, suicidal ideation, assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, rape, stalking, human trafficking, sex trafficking, gun violence, and murder.

Ti is an incredibly resilient multi-crime survivor from Madagascar. She first joined a dating app in her mid-20’s with the hope of finding the love of her life. She wasn’t expecting to be swept off her feet and away to America, but life had other plans for her. However, when she arrived in Michigan by way of Chicago, she was shocked to quickly learn the highly abusive nature of her new husband’s actions. Ti soon found herself escaping a marriage with a man who not only worked to systematically crush her spirit, but also allegedly sex trafficked her. The heartache did not end there though; after freeing herself and fleeing to another state, she watched from afar as her ex-husband’s violence reached an insurmountable point. The Broken Cycle Media team is in deep awe of Ti’s resilience and has immense gratitude for her vulnerability amidst these episodes.

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

https://www.thehotline.org/

[John-Michael Lander] An Athlete's Silence:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-michael-lander-an-athletes-silence/id1674051643?i=1000619765637

For a list of resources and additional non-profit organizations that can help, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

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Content Warning: substance use disorder, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, child abuse, chilhood sexual abuse, rape, statutory rape, stalking, human trafficking, sex trafficking, domestic violence, and murder.

Ti is an incredibly resilient multi-crime survivor from Madagascar. She first joined a dating app in her mid-20’s with the hope of finding the love of her life. She wasn’t expecting to be swept off her feet and away to America, but life had other plans for her. However, when she arrived in Michigan by way of Chicago, she was shocked to quickly learn the highly abusive nature of her new husband’s actions. Ti soon found herself escaping a marriage with a man who not only emotionally and physically worked to crush her spirit, but also forced her into sex trafficking. The heartache did not end there though; after freeing herself and fleeing to another state, she watched from afar as her ex-husband’s violence reached an insurmountable point. The Broken Cycle Media team is in deep awe of Ti’s resilience and has immense gratitude for her vulnerability amidst these episodes.

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

https://www.thehotline.org/

For a list of resources and additional non-profit organizations that can help, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

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Content Warning: robbery, rape, domestic violence, domestic abuse, child abuse, missing persons, and suspected murder. 

Alison Duiker is an educator, author, mother, and survivor from Ohio. Her life was upended days before her fifth birthday when her mom, Lonene, went missing. Over the last forty-four years, Alison has worked diligently to bring awareness to her mother’s cold case, as well as to make change for other families with missing loved ones. The Broken Cycle Media team is honored she was willing to share her and her mother’s journey with us, and we deeply encourage our audience members to help enact Lonnie’s Law by signing Alison’s petition linked in the episode notes.

A Daughter's Journey: ...and Story of Resilience:

https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Journey-Story-Resilience/dp/B09RLY9L9M

Erie Silent Club: https://www.facebook.com/ESC3044

Justice for Lonene FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/285829136570490/

Petition: Grant Families of Missing Persons access to Police files after a period of 20 years: https://www.change.org/p/grant-families-of-missing-persons-access-to-police-files-after-a-period-of-20-years

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Content Warning: vandalism, stalking, harassment, cyberstalking, emotional, mental, and physical abuse, arson, and murder.

Debbie Riddle is a graphic designer, mother, wife, survivor of stalking, and co-victim of murder from Ohio. In these two episodes, Debbie shares about her role as big sister to Peggy, a shining light of the Klinke family. In 1998, as Peggy turned to higher academia to empower herself post-divorce, she met a man that would change her trajectory forever. What would ensue is a controlling, harmful relationship that Peggy eventually freed herself from. However, her ex-boyfriend began viciously and relentlessly stalking Peggy, her family members, and Peggy’s new boyfriend, Mark. Then, on January 18th, 2003, the stalking would end tragically. Since Peggy’s murder, Debbie has turned her pain into purpose, and become a world-renown speaker on stalking awareness, even helping establish national awareness events through legislation. The Broken Cycle Media team is deeply indebted to Debbie for her energy, warmth, advocacy, and deep desire to make the world a safer place. This episode is in loving memory of Peggy Klinke.

Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center

https://www.stalkingawareness.org/

National Stalking Awareness Month

https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-awareness-month/

Day of Action for Stalking Awareness

https://www.stalkingawareness.org/day-of-action/

Debbie Riddle on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/driddledesign/

For a list of additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

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Content Warning: vandalism, stalking, harassment, cyberstalking, emotional, mental, and physical abuse, arson, and murder. 

Debbie Riddle is a graphic designer, mother, wife, survivor of stalking, and co-victim of murder from Ohio. In these two episodes, Debbie shares about her role as big sister to Peggy, a shining light of the Klinke family. In 1998, as Peggy turned to higher academia to empower herself post-divorce, she met a man that would change her trajectory forever. What would ensue is a controlling, harmful relationship that Peggy eventually freed herself from. However, her ex-boyfriend began viciously and relentlessly stalking Peggy, her family members, and Peggy’s new boyfriend, Mark. Then, on January 18th, 2003, the stalking would end tragically. Since Peggy’s murder, Debbie has turned her pain into purpose, and become a world-renown speaker on stalking awareness, even helping establish national awareness events through legislation. The Broken Cycle Media team is deeply indebted to Debbie for her energy, warmth, advocacy, and deep desire to make the world a safer place. This episode is in loving memory of Peggy Klinke.

Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center

https://www.stalkingawareness.org/

National Stalking Awareness Month

https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-awareness-month/

Debbie Riddle on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/driddledesign/

For a list of additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

Content warning: intimate partner violence, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, stalking, religious abuse, and cultic abuse.

 Something Was Wrong Season 21 episodes 9 through 12 aired in August of 2024 and highlighted Jubilee's abusive experiences as a young new member of the Bethel Church. After receiving a prophecy from a church leader regarding her so-called destined relationship, she also entered a church-sanctioned marriage that would become highly abusive. Jubilee then candidly shared about the incredibly difficult process of extricating herself from both the church and her marriage. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful that Jubilee was willing to return to share all that's come next for her since her episodes of Something Was Wrong aired, which include several shocking updates, as well as news of the launch of her own new podcast, Healed-ish.

Something Was Wrong Season 21, Jubilee’s story, Part 1:

https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-14-jubilee-bethel-school-of-supernatural-ministry/

Something Was Wrong Season 21,  Jubilee’s story, Part 2:

https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-24-jubilee-signs-amp-wonders/

Something Was Wrong Season 21,  Jubilee’s story, Part 3:

https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-34-jubilee-words-of-knowledge/

Something Was Wrong Season 21 Episode 4:

https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-44-jubilee-dead-raiser/

Healed-ish Podcast:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jubilee-dawns/

Jubilee on TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@jubileedawns

Jubilee on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jubileedawns/

Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-He-That-Controlling/dp/0425191656

*Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources   

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Content warning: drug-facilitated sexual assault, human trafficking, and vehicular manslaughter.

Shawnee Baker is a co-victim, mother of five, an author, non-profit organization founder, and nurse from Ontario, Canada. In this episode, Shawnee shares about her daughter Baylie, a bright, motivated college sophomore with hopes of becoming a neurologist. However, as Baylie’s second year of college began her life would be tragically cut short under suspicious, allegedly criminal circumstances. Now, Shawnee is working to bring awareness, education, and safety resources to young adults all over the country in honor of Baylie’s legacy. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful for Shawnee’s willingness to share Baylie, as well as her grace, wisdom, and advocacy, with our audience. This episode is in loving memory of Baylie Grogan.

Baylie's Wish Foundation

https://www.baylieswish.org/foundation

Baylie: A life shattered. A promise kept. A secret revealed.

https://www.baylieswish.org/book

Into the Gray Zone: A Neurologist Explores the Border Between Life & Death

https://intothegrayzone.com/

National Crime Prevention Council

https://www.ncpc.org/

The Gabby Petito Foundation

https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/

For a list of related resources and non-profit organizations that can help, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

Content Warning: infidelity, physical abuse, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and murder.

Jenn Holman is a survivor, mother, and faithful family woman living in Idaho by way of Southern California. Our paths first crossed over eighteen years ago, when she began dating my brother (whom she has chosen to address as Jesse in this episode, although I have referred to him as ‘Rory’ in the past). Her relationship with Jesse began a year and a few months prior to my mother’s murder, and although I was privy to a portion of what Jenn will share in this conversation, some of the more explicit details of the abuse she faced evaded us as a family. Through this interview, I've also now learned a lot more about the night my mom was murdered. I commend her bravery in sharing, and am personally, deeply grateful she was willing to divulge so much with us today. It may have taken us nearly eighteen years to have this conversation, but as Hippocrates said, “Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.”

Jenn on X

https://x.com/jennjenn10

Petition: Keep Jesse Winnick in Prison

https://www.change.org/p/sign-to-keep-jesse-winnick-in-prison-in-loving-memory-of-hadas-winnick

Evil Lives Here: Season 11, Episode 2 - What if He Gets Out?

https://www.hbomax.com/is/en/shows/evil-lives-here/s11/92560c9b-551c-4fe8-82aa-ae5e023e2d69/e2-what-if-he-gets-out/5d9627e6-fdd8-40f3-8d48-c07e5fdfac0c

I’m Related to a Killer: Season 1, Episode 1 - Jesse Winnick

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DG1DJQG9/ref=atv_hm_hom_c_lZOsi7_1_34?jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D

For additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

Content warning: suicidal ideation, suicide, image-based sexual abuse, coercion, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking. 

Norma Buster is a survivor, speaker, podcaster, and Chief of Staff at C.A. Goldberg Law, a Brooklyn-based victims rights law firm. Norma grew up with a passion for fashion, but after experiencing harassment and image-based sexual abuse at a pivotal point in her life, Norma was inspired to help other victims. She does so in her position at the legal firm, and she also continues that mission with her speaking and podcasting efforts. Her show, Oral Arguments, is geared towards sex positivity and empowerment, especially in relation to tech and victims rights. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful for Norma’s advocacy work, as well as her candidness throughout this very empowering, illuminating conversation. 

Norma's Website:

https://www.normabuster.com/

Norma on Instagram:

http://https://www.instagram.com/normabuster_

CA Goldberg Law:

https://www.cagoldberglaw.com/

CA Goldberg Law on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/cagoldberglaw/

Oral Arguments Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/3R4xGDNE4p6oLxjaXS2scs

Oral Arguments Podcast on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/oralargumentspodcast/

For additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources