Surviving Ironwood: Katherine’s Story (2012)

Parent Interview: The TTI Mom

Get ready for an eye-opening and enlightening episode! 🎙️✨ I had the honor of hosting a crucial interview with a brave parent who sheds light on the harsh realities of the Troubled Teen Industry. Together, as survivors and advocates against Institutional Child Abuse, we expose the hidden layers of gaslighting, deception, and fraud that occur behind the scenes of the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI). Featuring the incredible🌟 @the_tti_mom! 🌟

Exposing Ironwood: Ex-Employee Interview

Prepare to uncover the shocking truth! 🎬🔍 In Season 2: Episode 1, we dive deep into the jaw-dropping Ex-Employee Interview, now available for streaming. Get ready to hear from a former staff member who fearlessly exposes the dark reality of abuse within the Troubled Teen Industry, drawing from their personal experience at the notoriously abusive Ironwood Maine RTC. This insider gives us a chilling glimpse into the money-hungry Horton family, as we hold Chris Johnson and Sue Horton accountable for their failure to protect the individuals they claim to safeguard. Brace yourself for an eye-opening interview that Exposes Ironwood and shakes the foundations of this corrupt system. Don't miss out on this groundbreaking revelation! 💥 Season 2 of the Code Adam Podcast is dedicated to all of those who are no longer here with us to share their stories and use their voice. Thank you for being here, thank you for listening. Together we will continue #breakingcodesilence with each interview.

Surviving Ironwood: Julia’s Story (2012)

Ironwood Maine survivor story from 2012

Surviving Ironwood: Gisselle’s Story (2018)

Welcome to the Code Adam podcast, hosted by yours truly, Julia Quinones. As a survivor of the 'Troubled Teen' industry, I know firsthand the horrors that come with being taken from your own bed at 4 am by complete strangers and sent to a so-called "Therapeutic Boarding School" like Ironwood Maine. As a scared fourteen-year-old girl, I was stripped of my clothes and personal belongings, cut off from the outside world, and forced to sit outside in silence for five days straight. But it only got worse from there. I had to earn basic human necessities like a mattress, pillow, and even the privilege to speak or shower. And if I tried to leave, they'd call a Code Adam, stopping everything on-site to search for me until I was found. Unfortunately, my story is all too common. Many of us tried to run, some making it farther than others, but we all shared the same trauma. That's why this podcast exists – to give us a safe space to share our experiences and break the silence surrounding the 'Troubled Teen' industry. Our interview is with Giselle, a former resident of ironwood in 2017-2018. While the interviews may be funny, potentially therapeutic, or even triggering, they are always important. So join us as we continue to #breakcodesilence.

Surviving Ironwood: Katherine’s Story (2012)

Welcome to the Code Adam podcast, hosted by yours truly, Julia Quinones. As a survivor of the 'Troubled Teen' industry, I know firsthand the horrors that come with being taken from your own bed at 4 am by complete strangers and sent to a so-called "Therapeutic Boarding School" like Ironwood Maine. As a scared fourteen-year-old girl, I was stripped of my clothes and personal belongings, cut off from the outside world, and forced to sit outside in silence for five days straight. But it only got worse from there. I had to earn basic human necessities like a mattress, pillow, and even the privilege to speak or shower. And if I tried to leave, they'd call a Code Adam, stopping everything on-site to search for me until I was found. Unfortunately, my story is all too common. Many of us tried to run, some making it farther than others, but we all shared the same trauma. That's why this podcast exists – to give us a safe space to share our experiences and break the silence surrounding the 'Troubled Teen' industry. Our 3rd interview is with Katherine Bentley, a former resident of ironwood in 2012. While the interviews may be funny, potentially therapeutic, or even triggering, they are always important. So join us as we continue to #breakcodesilence.