Forensic Nurse Files

Forensic Nurse Files is not your typical true crime podcast. It is a biweekly show hosted by three Forensic Nurse Examiners. This show hopes to provide a safe space for survivors of abuse and toxicity to share their stories. In addition, it aims to simultaneously bring awareness and provide education about this growing field by highlighting what we do, the types of crimes we work with, and the victims and suspects we encounter.

44. Fairy's Story Part 2: Surviving the Troubled Teen Industry

Today we welcome Fairy back as she shares parts of her story in moving through the troubled teen industry. Fairy’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positivepeercult_ Resources: Survivors Unrestrained: https://survivorsunrestrained.org/ Kids Over Profits: https://kidsoverprofits.org/ SUPPORT: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention: https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

11-15
53:22

43. Fairy's Story Part 1: Navigating Complex Traumas

In today’s episode, our guest Fairy shares details about an abusive relationship and gives some insight into some Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that she endured.Fairy’s TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@positivepeercult_SUPPORT: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:Call or text 988 from any phone in the United StatesTraining Institute on Strangulation Prevention:https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:https://afsp.org/Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):https://www.rainn.org/National Center for Victims of Crime:https://victimsofcrime.orgVictim Connect Resource Center:https://victimconnect.orgNational Crime Victim Bar Association:https://victimbar.orgSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):https://www.nami.org/helpHOW TO REACH US:Website: forensicnursefiles.comGmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.comIG/Facebook: @forensicnursefilesTiktok: @forensicnursefilespodAre you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

11-01
57:59

42. Sam's Story: Men Are Victims Too

Sam is a disabled veteran whom was raised in an abusive household. He was sexually assaulted at age 11 by a member of his mother's former church and is a survivor of intimate partner violence. Today he shares parts of his story in hopes that it will help others. SUPPORT: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

10-18
01:01:44

41. Pamela's Story: Better Days Are Coming

Today, special guest and author, Pamela Topjian, shares in depth details about her inspirational life story. Tune in as she talks dealing with ACEs, trauma and abuse...but most importantly, that you CAN overcome.Amazon link to Pamela Topjian's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Pamela-M.-Topjian/author/B09P5M69CF?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1728537268&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueSUPPORT: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:Call or text 988 from any phone in the United StatesAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention:https://afsp.org/Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):https://www.rainn.org/National Center for Victims of Crime:https://victimsofcrime.orgVictim Connect Resource Center:https://victimconnect.orgNational Crime Victim Bar Association:https://victimbar.orgSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):https://www.nami.org/helpHOW TO REACH US:Website: forensicnursefiles.comGmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.comIG/Facebook: @forensicnursefilesTiktok: @forensicnursefilespodAre you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

10-11
57:23

40. A Mental Health Chat with Army Vet Benjamin Osgood "Real Men Don't Cry"

*TW: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES THE TOPIC OF SUICIDE* Benjamin Osgood is a former Army infantryman and veteran of the Global War On Terror. After 13 years of service, which took him from the deserts of Afghanistan to the mountains of Alaska, he has settled down with his wife to focus on writing and self-recovery. Ben hopes to bring something that others might enjoy to the world through his writing. Ben's info: https://linktr.ee/BenOsgood.Pub SUPPORT: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

10-04
48:46

39. Treating Trauma ft. Mental Health Counselor Thomas Banta

Thomas Banta is a Trauma Counseling Specialist focused on psychotherapy for healing and recovery of trauma related symptoms. From addiction to PTSD, today he discusses symptoms, treatment options and how to go about getting help with Elli and Ree. Thomas Banta Trauma Specialist Counseling: https://bantacounseling.com/ September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In the United States you can call or text 988 from any phone 24 hours a day to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Conversations are both free and confidential. Wear yellow to show your support for suicide prevention! SUPPORT: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

09-27
01:00:43

38. Talking ACEs With Author Rick Sharbau

Today Ellie and Ree are talking more about ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) with author of memoir "Bye-Polar Enlightenment", Rick Sharbau. You can purchase Rick's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDJNMZ4P?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_M68KS8W1D8GJF6AZ03ED&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_M68KS8W1D8GJF6AZ03ED&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_M68KS8W1D8GJF6AZ03ED&language=en_US&skipTwisterOG=1 September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In the United States you can call or text 988 from any phone 24 hours a day to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Conversations are both free and confidential. Wear yellow to show your support for suicide prevention! SUPPORT: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

09-25
56:56

37. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Today nurses Joy and Ree talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences. Tune in to find out what they are, how they happen and what you can do to help prevent. September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In the United States you can call or text 988 from any phone 24 hours a day to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Conversations are both free and confidential. Wear yellow to show your support for suicide prevention! SUPPORT: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

09-13
28:59

36. Georgie's Story: Overcoming Trauma

Today, Georgie share's an extremely traumatic time in her life with nurses Ellie and Ree, and what she recommends survivors do to overcome. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

02-23
55:59

35. Differences in SANE Practices ft. Maryland Nurses Lindsay and Evie

In today's episode Ellie and Ree speak with SANE's Lindsay and Evie about the differences in practice between California and Maryland. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

02-16
01:04:24

34. Kristen's Story: Identifying Toxic Relationships - Part 3

Have you ever dated a narcissist? Wondered if you're being gaslit? Having trouble identifying signs of emotional abuse? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

02-09
56:47

33. Kristen's Story: Identifying Toxic Relationships - Part 2

Have you ever dated a narcissist? Wondered if you're being gaslit? Having trouble identifying signs of emotional abuse? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

02-02
55:29

32. Kristen's Story: Identifying Toxic Relationships - Part 1

Have you ever dated a narcissist? Wondered if you're being gaslit? Having trouble identifying signs of emotional abuse? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

01-26
51:04

31. Lolita's Story: Groomed into a Polycule - Part 4

A polycule, in the polyamory and BDSM communities, is a word that refers to all the people in a network of non-monogamous relationships (not being committed to one person at a time). Imagine being indoctrinated into one at 13 years young...with adult partners. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

12-29
44:01

30. Lolita's Story: Groomed into a Polycule - Part 3

A polycule, in the polyamory and BDSM communities, is a word that refers to all the people in a network of non-monogamous relationships (not being committed to one person at a time). Imagine being indoctrinated into one at 13 years young...with adult partners. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

12-22
51:34

29. Lolita's Story: Groomed into a Polycule - Part 2

A polycule, in the polyamory and BDSM communities, is a word that refers to all the people in a network of non-monogamous relationships (not being committed to one person at a time). Imagine being indoctrinated into one at 13 years young...with adult partners. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

12-15
01:08:08

28. Lolita's Story: Groomed into a Polycule - Part 1

A polycule, in the polyamory and BDSM communities, is a word that refers to all the people in a network of non-monogamous relationships (not being committed to one person at a time). Imagine being indoctrinated into one at 13 years young...with adult partners. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

12-08
01:08:38

27. Vi's Story: Perseverance of a Survivor - Part 2

What would you do if no one was listening? No one believed your story? How would you get your voice heard? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!pP

12-01
33:20

26. Vi's Story: Perseverance of a Survivor - Part 1

What would you do if no one was listening? No one believed your story? How would you get your voice heard? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!pP

11-24
48:55

25. Lizzie's Story: Toxic Relationships

SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

11-17
38:36

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