Episode 1: Something's Not Right
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Coco Berthmann’s star is rising. She's young and pretty. And her eagerness to talk about the abuse she endured makes her a rarity in the anti-child sex trafficking space. For a while, it seems like Coco is everywhere, sharing her story of survival at international conferences, on podcasts and to her tens of thousands of social media followers. But in January of 2022, Coco shares some distressing news: She’s been diagnosed with a rare cancer. Her odds of survival are not good. Just weeks later, Coco is arrested and charged with communications fraud. And people start asking – was anything Coco said actually true? If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 855-897-5910 National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Resources Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787 A word from our sponsor:Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/believable. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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