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  • 144: [JJ Comerford] 40 Years of Emotion // Part 2

    144: [JJ Comerford] 40 Years of Emotion // Part 2
    Oct 3 2025
    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
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  • 143: [JJ Comerford] A Toxic Environment // Part 1

    143: [JJ Comerford] A Toxic Environment // Part 1
    Sep 26 2025
    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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  • 142: [Ti] Strong & Brave // Part 2

    142: [Ti] Strong & Brave // Part 2
    Sep 19 2025
    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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  • 141: [Ti] Meant for a Better Life // Part 1

    141: [Ti] Meant for a Better Life // Part 1
    Sep 12 2025
    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

    And  thank you again to Green Chef for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget to make this summer your healthiest yet with Green Chef. Head to greenchef.com/50WCN and use code 50WCN to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping!
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  • 140: [Alison Duiker] A Reflection of My Mother

    140: [Alison Duiker] A Reflection of My Mother
    Sep 5 2025
    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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  • 139: [Debbie Riddle] Her Story Is Her Legacy // Part 2

    139: [Debbie Riddle] Her Story Is Her Legacy // Part 2
    Aug 29 2025
    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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  • 138: [Debbie Riddle] A Relationship of Power & Control // Part 1

    138: [Debbie Riddle] A Relationship of Power & Control // Part 1
    Aug 22 2025
    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
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  • 137: WCN Presents: [Jubilee] SWW S21 E9-12 Updates

    137: WCN Presents: [Jubilee] SWW S21 E9-12 Updates
    Aug 15 2025
    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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