What Came Next

Content Warning: domestic violence, physical, emotional, spiritual, and professional abuse, stalking, child abuse, childhood sexual abuse, and rape.Nicole Meyer is a mother, educator, and victim-survivor of several types of abuse from Melbourne, Australia. Her journey towards justice and healing was a long, arduous one that spanned 15 years and two countries. Amidst it, Nicole was eventually joined by her sisters, who she would find out were victims of her alleged abuser. The highly publicized nature of their legal battle inspired them to participate in the documentary, Surviving Malka Leifer, and has propelled Nicole to continue to speak out in Parliament and worldwide. Her mission is to unite and empower survivors, as well as to spread awareness as a means for prevention. The Broken Cycle Media team is so very appreciative of Nicole’s time, advocacy, and powerful perspective in these episodes. Nicole's Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/breakingthesilencenowNicole's TikTok:http://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleymeyerRevealed: Surviving Malka Leifer by Stan.https://www.stan.com.au/watch/revealed-surviving-malka-leifer-2025For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources Thank you again to Quince for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget that you can refresh your wardrobe with Quince now. Go to quince.com/wcn for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns now available in Canada too.

Hi friends, We wanted to take a moment to wish our audience the healthiest, happiest new year possible. We are endlessly grateful for each of you who listens, shares, and shows up with curiosity and care. We don’t take your listening lightly. Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us, for leaving your hearts open to our guests’ perspectives, and for supporting What Came Next in ways both big and small. This podcast exists because of your time, your trust, and your willingness to engage in these conversations. This week, we encourage you to go back and re-listen to any episodes that deeply impacted you, share them with your loved ones, or leave a positive review on your preferred podcasting platform. And don’t forget to follow What Came Next on Instagram. Every action of support helps us continue to make this show and is deeply appreciated. Thank you again! What Came Next on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatcamenext_podcast

Content Warning: domestic violence, murder, and missing persons.  Dr. Kelli Boling and Dr. Danielle Slakoff join us today to discuss their impactful research about the creation and consumption of true crime media. They both bring years of experience and expertise to their work in hopes of inspiring true crime to be a more equitable healing space for victims and co-victims. The Broken Cycle Media team has long admired their work and is honored they would join us to talk about their research discoveries and how we can all work to improve the genre for those at the center of crime. Dr. Kelli Boling: https://kelliboling.com/ Dr. Danielle Slakoff: https://daniellecslakoff.weebly.com/ Sources:  Boling, Kelli S.. ““It’s that ‘There but for the Grace of God Go I’ Piece of It”: Domestic Violence Survivors in True Crime Podcast Audiences.” Mass Communication and Society 26 (2022): 991 - 1013. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s-that-%E2%80%98There-but-for-the-Grace-of-God-Go-I%E2%80%99-of-Boling/f938790522bc62fa985351bc951e3ce0e3ded9ac Boling, Kelli S. “True Crime Podcasting: Journalism, Justice or Entertainment?” Radio Journal:International Studies in Broadcast & Audio Media, Intellect, 1 Oct. 2019, intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/rjao_00003_1#cited Boling, K. S., & Hull, K. (2018). Undisclosed Information—Serial Is My Favorite Murder: Examining Motivations in the True Crime Podcast Audience. Journal of Radio & Audio Media, 25(1), 92–108. https://doi.org/10.1080/19376529.2017.1370714 Boling, K. S., & Slakoff, D. C. (2025). “What an invasion, an immense invasion”: Examining the adverse effects of true crime media on co-victims. Crime, Media, Culture: An International Journal, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/17416590251371618 Slakoff, Danielle C., and Kelli S. Boling. 2025. “‘Media Pressure Is What Makes Law Enforcement Move’: Insights from Co-Victims About the Positive Impacts of True Crime Media Attention.” Mass Communication and Society, August, 1–17. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15205436.2025.2549719 Slakoff, D.C., Boling, K.S. & Tadros, E. “I just couldn’t cope with it, you know? I just couldn’t believe that she was gone”: The Portrayal of Co-victims’ Grief in True Crime Podcasts about Missing (but Presumed Killed) Women. J Fam Viol 39, 303–313 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-022-00471-w Slakoff, D. C., & Brennan, P. K. (2017). The Differential Representation of Latina and Black Female Victims in Front-Page News Stories: A Qualitative Document Analysis. Feminist Criminology, 14(4), 488-516. https://doi.org/10.1177/1557085117747031 (Original work published 2019) “True Crime Obsession: Sleuths, Streamers, and Serial Killers.” YouTube, Vice News, www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsO_iynpH1E For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources Thank you again to StoryWorth and Wondery's Scamfluencers for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget that right now you can save $10 or more during StoryWorth Memoirs holiday sale when you go to storyworth.com/wcn. And be sure you subscribe and listen to Wondery's Scamfluencers now wherever you get your podcasts.

Content Warning: sexual assault, rape, image-based sexual abuse, strangulation, domestic violence, and attempted murder. As shared in part one of her story, Kelly Sutliff is a survivor, founder of the nonprofit Kelly’s K-9’s: Tails of Courage, and a licensed professional counselor from New Jersey. In 2018, after a devastating grief journey, Kelly decided to return to her search for a life partner. It wouldn’t be long before she met a government contractor promising her the future she desired. However, her entire life changed on December 16th, 2019, when the loving relationship she had been cultivating with her new husband ended violently. After surviving an alleged attempted murder, Kelly has made it her mission to bring awareness and advocacy through her non-profit and sharing her story in the media. The Broken Cycle Media team is so very grateful for Kelly’s transparency, expertise, warmth, and listenership and support throughout the years. Kelly's K-9's: Tails of Courage https://www.kellysk9s.org/ Kelly's K-9's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellys_k9s_tailsofcourage/ Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_talk_with_kelly/ IDtv's 'Toxic': https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/show/toxic-investigation-discovery-atve-us For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources  Thank you again to Quince for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget to go to quince.com/wcn for free shipping on your order, and 365 day returns now available in Canada!

Content Warning: sexual assault, rape, image-based sexual abuse, strangulation, domestic violence, and attempted murder. Kelly Sutliff is a survivor, founder of the nonprofit Kelly’s K-9’s: Tails of Courage, and a licensed professional counselor from New Jersey. In 2018, after a devastating grief journey, Kelly decided to return to her search for a life partner. It wouldn’t be long before she met a government contractor promising her the future she desired. However, her entire life changed on December 16th, 2019, when the loving relationship she had been cultivating with her new husband ended violently. After surviving an alleged attempted murder, Kelly has made it her mission to bring awareness and advocacy through her non-profit and sharing her story in the media. The Broken Cycle Media team is so very grateful for Kelly’s transparency, expertise, warmth, and listenership and support throughout the years. Kelly's K-9's: Tails of Courage https://www.kellysk9s.org/ Kelly's K-9's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellys_k9s_tailsofcourage/ Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_talk_with_kelly/ For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources Thank you again to Cash App for sponsoring this episode. Download Cash App Today: [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/394eb6t5] #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

Content Warning:  verbal abuse, physical abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, and suicidal ideation. Janelle Hill is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and survivor from Montana. She and I first had the chance to meet each other at an intimate dinner celebrating the survivor-founded non-profit, The Army of Survivors, and their newest evolution: a full rebranding as The Athlete Survivor's Assist. Janelle currently proudly serves on their advisory board, and shared a bit of her story that evening. I was deeply moved by her strength, expertise, and ability to encapsulate her difficult experiences with grace and relatability. The Broken Cycle Media team is grateful Janelle took the time to share her story of survivorship and about her advocacy work with our audience in the following two episodes. Sources: Janelle Hill. “Reclaiming Boundaries: Breaking The Silence of Sexual Abuse In Sports.” YouTube, TEDxOmaha, www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT2phpQoZVQ. Resources: The Athlete Survivor's Assist: https://theathletesurvivorsassist.org/ The Athlete Survivor's Assist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theathletesurvivorsassist/ For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources Thank you again to Storyworth and Lola Blankets for sponsoring this episode. Right now, save $10 or more during their Holiday sale when you go to storyworth.com/wcn! And don’t forget to give the gift of softness this holiday season with Lola Blankets. For a limited time, our listeners are getting a huge 40% OFF their entire order at LolaBlankets.com by using code [WCN] at checkout!

Content Warning:  verbal abuse, physical abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, and suicidal ideation. Janelle Hill is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and survivor from Montana. She and I first had the chance to meet each other at an intimate dinner celebrating the survivor-founded non-profit, The Army of Survivors, and their newest evolution: a full rebranding as The Athlete Survivor's Assist. Janelle currently proudly serves on their advisory board, and shared a bit of her story that evening. I was deeply moved by her strength, expertise, and ability to encapsulate her difficult experiences with grace and relatability. The Broken Cycle Media team is grateful Janelle took the time to share her story of survivorship and about her advocacy work with our audience in the following two episodes. The Athlete Survivor's Assist: https://theathletesurvivorsassist.org/ The Athlete Survivor's Assist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theathletesurvivorsassist/ For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources Thank you again to Scamfluencers and Cash App for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget to listen to Scamfluencers now wherever you get your podcasts. Download Cash App Today: [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/394eb6t5] #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

*Content warning: self-harm, child abuse, physical, mental, emotional, and sexual abuse and assault. Dr. Danielle Moore is a doctorate of forensic psychology, victim advocate, and former competitive gymnast. Despite the fact that her tumultuous journey has included extensive abuse and physical and emotional pain, Dr. Dani is a true beacon of hope for survivors. No matter what came next for her, she has managed to channel her energies into advocacy, to make true change in athletic systems all-around. The Athlete Survivors' Assist formerly Army of Survivors: https://theathletesurvivorsassist.org/what-we-do/ The Athlete Survivors' Assist formerly Army of Survivors on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theathletesurvivorsassist/ Dr. Danielle Moore on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/dr.dani2016 End Violence Against Women International https://evawintl.org/ Sources: “Wheels.” Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs, 24 Apr. 2021, www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels/ Tim Evans, Mark Alesia. “Former USA Gymnastics Doctor Accused of Abuse.” The Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 24 Jan. 2018, www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/09/12/former-usa-gymnastics-doctor-accused-abuse/89995734/ Yancey-Bragg, N’dea. “1 in 4 College Athletes Say They Experienced Sexual Abuse from an Authority Figure, Survey Finds.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 26 Aug. 2021, www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/26/college-athlete-report-sexual-assault-common-survey/8253766002/ Free + Confidential resources: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Thank you again to Lola Blankets and Quince for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget, to experience the world’s #1 blanket & get 40% off your entire order go to  Lolablankets.com and use code [WCN] at checkout. And step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good, look polished, and last— from Quince.  Go to Quince.com/WCN for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 

Content warning: wrongful conviction, domestic violence, childhood abuse, robbery, death, and murder.  Maggie Freleng is an advocate, award-winning journalist, and producer reporting on wrongful convictions, the criminal legal system, and social issues. She's the host and producer of the Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast Suave on PRX, as well as the host and producer of the Signal and Anthem award-winning podcast, Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng. She also hosts Up and Vanished Weekly podcast, and is here to share about her newest release, Bone Valley Season three entitled Graves County, as well as about her work across all genres of storytelling. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely grateful for this illuminating conversation and for Maggie's expertise and advocacy. Bone Valley, S3: Graves County https://lavaforgood.com/graves-county Suave on PRX: https://play.prx.org/listen?uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2Fsuavepodcast Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng: https://lavaforgood.com/with-maggie-freleng Up and Vanished Weekly: https://upandvanished.com/up-and-vanished-weekly/ Maggie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiefreleng/ For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources Sources: Carson, E. Ann. “Prisons Report Series: Preliminary Data Release.” Bureau of Justice Statistics, bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/prisons-report-series-preliminary-data-release “National Registry of Exonerations’ Annual Report Finds Majority of Exonerees Are People of Color and Official Misconduct Is the Main Cause of Wrongful Convictions.” Death Penalty Information Center, deathpenaltyinfo.org/national-registry-of-exonerations-annual-report-finds-majority-of-exonerees-are-people-of-color-and-official-misconduct-is-the-main-cause-of-wrongful-convictions Ostoyich, Halle. WV Innocence Project | West Virginia University, 2 Oct. 2020, wvinnocenceproject.law.wvu.edu/innocence-project-blog/our-voices/2020/10/02/wrongful-convictions-the-facts Thank you again to CashApp for sponsoring this episode. Download Cash App Today: [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/394eb6t5] #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

Content Warning: rape, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.Marlee Liss is a survivor,award-winning speaker, victim advocate, somatic educator, and author from Toronto, Canada. She grew up in the arts, but pivoted to social work when she began her college career. It was in Marlee’s junior year when her life changed forever; she became the victim of a sexual assault and entered an arduous journey in the criminal justice system as a result. However, three years into that battle for justice, Marlee found an additional path: restorative justice. According to Walden University, quote “Punitive justice is the idea of punishing criminals for their crimes against society or the legal system itself, and is the traditional method of handling crime in the United States. Restorative justice seeks to bring victims of crimes into the justice process. Criminals are asked to take accountability for their wrongdoing by facing those they have wronged... The theory is that criminals owe more than a debt to society—they owe a debt to specific people,” end quote. The two processes are not always mutually exclusive. It’s important to note that criminal justice can occur tandemly with restorative justice practices. The Broken Cycle Media team is so very grateful for Marlee's powerful perspective advocacy and time and energy in sharing in this episode.Resources:Survivors for Justice Reform:https://www.survivors4justicereform.com/Dr. Alissa Ackerman:https://www.alissaackerman.com/Marlee's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/marleeliss/Marlee's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@marleelissSurvivors for Justice Reform on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/survivors4justicereform/National Association of Community and Restorative Justice:https://www.nacrj.org/NACRJ Restorative Justice Map:https://members.nacrj.org/rj-map/FindStartsWith?term=%23%21Sources:Statistics: The Criminal Justice System - Rainn, rainn.org/facts-statistics-the-scope-of-the-problem/statistics-the-criminal-justice-system/“What Is Restorative Justice?” Walden University, www.waldenu.edu/programs/criminal-justice/resource/what-Is-restorative-justice.

Content Warning: self-harm, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, multiple perpetrator sexual assault, rape, gang violence, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, physical abuse, mental abuse, abduction, murder. Bevin Llanes is a mother, survivor, and victim advocate from New York. Bevin joins us today to share about her daughter Meghan’s journey, as well as to bring awareness to domestic violence. In these two episodes, Bevin candidly shares about the immense trauma Meghan was forced to face in her youth, and the harmful path she was launched down as a result. Devastatingly, Meghan’s young life was stolen on October 23rd, 2021, after experiencing years of violence. In the wake of her loss, Bevin has made it her mission to advocate for victims of intimate partner violence, by amplifying what she calls, “Meggie’s Voice.” The Broken Cycle Media team is eternally appreciative of Bevin’s honesty, advocacy, and desire to change the future for those who experience violence at the hands of a loved one. This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Meghan Kiefer. Meggie's Voice - In Memory of Meghan - on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/p/Meggies-Voice-In-Memory-of-Meghan-a-victim-of-domestic-violence-100082584594717/Meggie's Voice on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@meggiesvoiceThe Petito Foundation:https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/Conference on Crimes Against Women:https://conferencecaw.org/Long Island Against Domestic Violence: https://www.lawhelpny.org/organization/li-against-domestic-violenceECLI-Vibes:https://eclivibes.org/The Retreat: https://allagainstabuse.org/For domestic violence resources, please visit https://www.thehotline.org/For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

Content Warning: self-harm, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, multiple perpetrator sexual assault, rape, gang violence, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, physical abuse, mental abuse, abduction, murder.  Bevin Llanes is a mother, survivor, and victim advocate from New York. Bevin joins us today to share about her daughter Meghan’s journey, as well as to bring awareness to domestic violence. In these two episodes, Bevin candidly shares about the immense trauma Meghan was forced to face in her youth, and the harmful path she was launched down as a result. Devastatingly, Meghan’s young life was stolen on October 23rd, 2021, after experiencing years of violence. In the wake of her loss, Bevin has made it her mission to advocate for victims of intimate partner violence, by amplifying what she calls, “Meggie’s Voice.” The Broken Cycle Media team is eternally appreciative of Bevin’s honesty, advocacy, and desire to change the future for those who experience violence at the hands of a loved one. This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Meghan Kiefer.  Meggie's Voice - In Memory of Meghan - on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Meggies-Voice-In-Memory-of-Meghan-a-victim-of-domestic-violence-100082584594717/ For domestic violence resources, please visit https://www.thehotline.org/ For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

If you’ve ever thought about writing your story - whether that's for personal catharsis or for connection to your community - today’s episode is for you. Our goal with this episode is to empower survivors! In it we’re sharing some lesser-known literary world tips and tricks that help you organize, plan, write, and even publish your non-fiction works. For example, did you know you don’t even need to write your non-fiction book in order to pitch it to a publisher or an agent? You just have to write a non-fiction manuscript proposal, which is a fabulous tool for writers, whether your goal is to share your story with others or not.  If you have a loved one who's interested in penning their personal story, this is the episode for them!  Resources:  Nonfiction Authors Association Book Proposal Template: https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/book-proposal-template-3/ Writing a Non-Fiction Query Letter: https://blog.reedsy.com/non-fiction-query-letter/ Publishers Marketplace: https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/ 445 Agents Seeking Nonfiction Submissions in 2025: https://blog.reedsy.com/literary-agents/nonfiction/ Alpha & Beta Readers: What Are They & Why Bother? https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/alpha-and-beta-readers-what-are-they-and-why-bother JJ Comerford on What Came Next: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-came-next/id1674051643?i=1000728525469 Working for Justice: One Family’s Tale of Murder, Betrayal, and Healing https://amzn.to/4qu4eR4 Amy B. Chesler on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/amybchesler For a list of survivor resources and non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

Content Warning: neglect, miscarriage, gang violence, assault, physical violence, substance use disorder, and suicidal ideation. Cesar Cardona is a survivor, public speaker, and mindfulness educator living in Los Angeles, California. Cesar’s tumultuous youth first set him on a path of self-destruction. But after he faced a brutal, life-altering attack, Cesar found Buddhism and meditation as a means of coping and healing. Now he is on a mission, both within his speaking career and on his podcast “Beauty in the Break,” to bring light and hope to others’ lives. The Broken Cycle Media team is deeply grateful for Cesar’s grace, advocacy, and soulful sentiments within this episode. Cesar’s Website: http://www.cesarcardona.com Cesar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_cesarcardona Beauty in the Break: https://cesarcardona.com/podcast Beauty in the Break YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BeautyintheBreak Beauty in the Break on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beautyinthebreakpod/ For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

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: Survivors & Mates Support Network: https://www.samsn.org.au/ JJ’s Website: https://jjcomerford.com/ JJ's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.comerford.779/ 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

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 And thank you again to Quince for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget that you can keep it classic and cozy this fall with long lasting staples from Quince. Just go to quince.com/wcn for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns!

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

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

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

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