The Bachelor Who Was Betrayed | BONUS

Ember, Natalie, and Stephanie’s stories aren’t over. Here’s where they are today. Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, mental health struggles, and chronic illness. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out ...  Show more

After serving his time, Mike launches a new career. Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, death, discussion of suicide, gun violence, and 911 audio. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayal ...  Show more

If you’re new to Betrayal, we want to share a recent episode from our sister show, Betrayal Weekly. On Betrayal Weekly, you’ll hear standalone stories of deception every Thursday. Each episode is told by the person who lived through it, and hosted by Andrea Gunning. This is Brook ...  Show more

Dr. Jennifer Freyd, the leading expert in betrayal trauma, breaks down what separates betrayal from other traumatic experiences. For more on betrayal blindness, read Blind to Betrayal by Dr. Jennifer Freyd and Dr. Pamela Birrell. For more on institutional betrayal and institution ...  Show more

From a rural mountain village in Haiti to the sun-soaked streets of South Florida, Marie Laverne chases the promise of a better life. A chance encounter with a man from her past, George Altidor, leads to marriage and a picture-perfect family. But beneath the surface, something wa ...  Show more

This week, we're listening back to our episodes with Paula Madison. Join us for an insightful conversation with media executive and entrepreneur Paula Madison. In this episode, Madison reflects on her childhood and the lessons she learned from her mother, who immigrated to the US ...  Show more