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Season 21

S21 E1: (1/2)  [Gwenevere]  Innate Dignity
25-07-2024
S21 E1: (1/2) [Gwenevere] Innate Dignity
*Content Warning: Military Sexual Assault, death, drug use, substance use disorder, suicidal ideation, emotional and physical violence, sexual violence. *Sources:This season, our theme Song U Think U, by Glad Rags. PTSD Coach (by US Dept for Veterans Affairs) https://mobile.va.gov/app/ptsd-coach Beyond MST https://mobile.va.gov/app/beyond-mst *Sources from MST narration: An Overview of Sexual Trauma in the US Military: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6519533/ Veterans’ Benefits: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2011-title38/html/USCODE-2011-title38partII-chap17-subchapII-sec1720D.htm State of the Knowledge of VA Military Sexual Trauma Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9481813/ Military Sexual Trauma in Men https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21534094/ Military sexual trauma research: a proposed agenda https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21534099/US Naval Institute on the Latest Military Sexual Assault Report https://news.usni.org/2022/09/01/latest-military-sexual-assault-report-shows-tragic-rise-in-cases-pentagon-officials-say#:~:text=Across%20all%20the%20services%2C%208.4,t o%20use%20than%20older%20versions. Protect Our Defenders https://www.protectourdefenders.com/*Resources:Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Follow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Data Points: Stalking (featuring Lenora Claire)
23-07-2024
Data Points: Stalking (featuring Lenora Claire)
*Content warning: stalking, harassment, emotional, mental, and physical violence. Resources:Stalking, Prevention, Abuse, & Resource Center: https://www.stalkingawareness.orgSPARC SHARP Risk Assessment Tool: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/sharp/Stop Stalking Us: https://www.stopstalkingus.comSpecial K Investigations: https://www.specialkpi.comDelete Me: https://joindeleteme.com/Sources:Catalano, S. (2012). Stalking Victims in the United States - Revised. U.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved July 5, 2024, from https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/sv19.pdfStalking Prevention Awareness & Resource Center. (n.d.). SPARC. Retrieved July 5, 2024, from https://www.stalkingawareness.org/fact-sheets-and-infographics/Storey JE, Pina A, Williams CS. The Impact of Stalking and Its Predictors: Characterizing the Needs of Stalking Victims. J Interpers Violence. 2023 Nov;38(21-22):11569-11594. doi: 10.1177/08862605231185303. Epub 2023 Jul 24. PMID: 37482768; PMCID: PMC10515444. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10515444/Tjaden, P. G., Thoennes, N., National Institute of Justice (U.S.), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.), & National Violence Against Women Survey. (1998). Stalking in America: findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey. Center for Disease Control. Retrieved July 5, 2024, from https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/21857Lenora Claire:Lenora’s website: https://www.lenoraclairellc.com/Lenora’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenoraclaireSpecial K Investigations: https://www.specialkpi.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S21 E5: (1/2) [Emma] Mind Games
07-08-2024
S21 E5: (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;13Professional, 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-treatmentQuick 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:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo business@tiffanyreese.me The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags. The S21 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S21 E6: (2/2) [Emma] Choose Peace
07-08-2024
S21 E6: (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;13Professional, 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-treatmentQuick 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:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo business@tiffanyreese.me The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags. The S21 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Data Points: The Intersection of  Crime & the LGBTQIA+ Community (featuring Jimanekia Eborn)
06-08-2024
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 crimesResources: 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-communityN.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.pdfYouth 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.pdfWiggins, C. (2023, October 17). Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ+ People Surge, FBI Reports. The Advocate. https://www.advocate.com/news/fbi-increase-lgbtq-hate-crimesLi, 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-lgbtqJimanekia 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 DifferentlySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Data Points: Narcissistic Abuse (featuring Vanessa Reiser, LCSW)
20-08-2024
Data Points: Narcissistic Abuse (featuring Vanessa Reiser, LCSW)
*Content warning: physical, emotional, mental, sexual, and financial abuse.Resources:National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/Sources:Frye, D. (2024, June 11). What Makes a Cult Leader? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/202406/what-makes-a-cult-leaderLeaving The Relationship: Planning to leave? By Do It Safely Domestic Violence Center of Chester County: https://dvcccpa.org/leaving-the-relationship/Love Bombing: Meaning & Origin. (n.d.). Dictionary.com. (August 6, 2024) https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/love-bombing/Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist's Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People By Vanessa M. Reiser (2024): https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/vanessa-m-reiser/narcissistic-abuse/9781668644782/?lens=hachette-go Follow Vanessa Reiser:Vanessa’s website: https://tellatherapist.net/Vanessa’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vanessareiserlcswVanessa’s TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/vanessareiserVanessa’s Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/vanessa-m-reiser/narcissistic-abuse/9781668644782/?lens=hachette-goVanessa’s What Came Next Ep. ‘The Treachery of No Empathy:’ https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/vanessa-reiser-the-treachery-of-no-empathy/id1674051643?i=1000661213926Follow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo The Data Points cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S21 E11: (3/4) [Jubilee] Words of Knowledge
3d ago
S21 E11: (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-churchBethel Church. (2019, December 20). Resurrection Prayer for Olive Heiligenthal. https://www.bethel.com/news/olive-heiligenthalBill 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=PL9SrHby1nCJ4sQXWilson, 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/resourcesNational Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/ Follow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo business@tiffanyreese.me The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags. The S21 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S21 E12: (4/4) [Jubilee] Dead Raiser
3d ago
S21 E12: (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-churchBethel Church. (2019, December 20). Resurrection Prayer for Olive Heiligenthal. https://www.bethel.com/news/olive-heiligenthalBill Johnson: Creative Miracles At Bethel - Part 1. (2011, January 11). [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=2PzttaVImCYBolz, S. (2014). GOD KNOWS YOUR NAME: Translating God (Prophetic Moments) [Video]. https://youtu.be/i3O3nEbniQw?si=PL9SrHby1nCJ4sQXJubilee 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/ For a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit: http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resourcesFollow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo business@tiffanyreese.me The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags. The S21 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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