A young black girl born to a drug-addicted mother is adopted by white, middle-class parents, only to face more sinister taboos as she becomes a stranger within her own family.
Jan 20
396: What if your unresolved grief led to a fatal decision?
After killing a cyclist while driving drunk, a woman confronts the consequences of her actions and begins the long, painful work of rebuilding a life shaped by guilt and accountability. Today’s storyteller wishes to remain Anonymous. Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Sara ... Show More
51 m
Jan 13
395: What if you were pushed into the path of an oncoming train?
After surviving a stranger’s shove into the path of a subway train, a man confronts his mortality and viral fame, and finds himself transformed by community, clarity, and the everyday poignancy of being alive. Today’s episode featured Joe Lynskey. You can email Joe at upfromthetr ... Show More
51m 40s
Jan 8
394: What if a devastating truth only deepened the mystery? [Rebroadcast Ep250]
Growing up Black and queer in the South, a man finds an identity for himself through the arts and establishes a wonderful marriage with children, until one day, when his husband is late coming home, there’s a ring at the door and his entire life unravels. Today’s storyteller chos ... Show More
54m 56s
Aug 2022
S13 Ep14: [Birdie] Everything Went Dark
*Content warning: This episode includes discussion of false imprisonment, drugging, self-harm, sexual, psychological and physical violence. For free and confidential resources, please visit: somethingwaswrong.com/resources RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organi ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2023
S17 Ep3: Living in a Nightmare
*Content Warning: Murder of a child, homicide, child abuse, infant abuse, descriptions of injuries, NICU, coma, life-support, cyber harassment, suicidal ideation, cancer, death, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse.*Sources:A Second Miracle for Jacehttp://asecondmira ... Show More
56m 53s
May 2023
15: Extreme Wealth, Sex Parties, Drugs, & Murder: The Dark Side of Silicon Valley
In this episode, we discuss the tragedy surrounding the death of a major tech executive and industry leader, Cashapp Founder, Bob Lee. As the city slept, an untold story was unfolding under the early morning moonlight. It was just the chilling beginning of a plot that would twist ... Show More
52m 40s
Oct 2021
Influencer Culture & Toxicity
What are influencers actually like? We’re in a unique position because we’re not fully involved in influencer culture but still see glimpses of it. In this episode, we talk about what we hate about it, why some see it as toxic, and why it has such a negative stigma. Enjoy! Social ... Show More
50m 21s
<p>This week survivor Ari shares Part 1 of her story. </p>
<p>*Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of emotional and physical violence, and Substance Use Disorder.</p>
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<p><strong>Resources: </strong></p>
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