Not Just A Terrible Story

When she was just 17, Holly Brown’s dad was dying of cancer. It looked like life couldn’t get more traumatic, until her dad dropped a bombshell….or two bombshells, really: twin brothers that her entire family kept secret. She was the only one who didn’t know they existed. After his death left her with more questions than answers, Holly sets out to uncover how a secret this big could be hidden, and why the sitcoms that raised her were often the only way to make sense of a life stranger than TV. Season 1 is Holly’s own f*cked up family sitcom full of secrets…Season 2 is yours.

After the release of episode 6, we sat down with Stacie Love to discuss what has happened since Not Just a Terrible Story came out. Stacie opens up about the explosive Facebook post in the Centennial alumni group, the messages she's received, and answers some of the questions we've been getting.
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If you’d like to learn more about educator sexual misconduct and get involved, there are many great organizations doing research, education and advocacy work, including:
S.E.S.A.M.E. – Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & Explotation
Enough Abuse
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
American Association Of University Women
Stop Sexual Assault in Schools

The path to healing is not a straight line. It’s a jumbled, messy process, filled with baby steps, dark humor and hard won victories. Stacie’s rebuilding her life, reworking her inner monologue and trying to change the system to help others.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and needs help, please visit rainn.org or call the national hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673.
You can anonymously report school employee boundary crossing and grooming and educator sexual misconduct to Safe Oregon. You can call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.
If you’d like to learn more about educator sexual misconduct and get involved, there are many great organizations doing research, education and advocacy work, including:
S.E.S.A.M.E. – Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & Explotation
Enough Abuse
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
American Association Of University Women
Stop Sexual Assault in Schools

Image source: Centennial yearbook (1966) via the Internet Archive.

In episode 5, we finally get answers to the biggest remaining questions in this case—straight from the federal agents who knocked on Stacie's door over 20 years ago. Now we're talking with Jim Cole and Josh Findley about the other cases they've worked and the hard-won lessons from their careers protecting children and victims.
Check out Jim Cole's new podcast, Unlikely Allies: https://ourrescue.org/unlikelyallies
Learn more about Josh Findley's work: https://www.onemi-global.com/
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Learn more about the cases in this episode:
William A Knudsen, a case from 2007: https://www.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/06/excounselor_at_troutdale_eleme.html
For more exclusive content head to terriblestory.substack.com. Get free access to archival photos, resources, and bonus stories that didn't make the cut. Plus — get early, ad-free episodes as a paid subscriber.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and needs help, please visit rainn.org or call the national hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673.
You can anonymously report school employee boundary crossing and grooming and educator sexual misconduct to Safe Oregon. You can call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.
If you’d like to learn more about educator sexual misconduct and get involved, there are many great organizations doing research, education and advocacy work, including:
S.E.S.A.M.E. – Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & Explotation
Enough Abuse
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
American Association Of University Women
Stop Sexual Assault in Schools

After Brett lost his teaching license, life was never the same. The rumor mill in Gresham was in full force. They needed an escape. But can Stacie truly escape if she doesn’t know what she’s running from?
Check out Jim Cole's new podcast, Unlikely Allies: https://ourrescue.org/unlikelyallies
Learn more about Josh Findley's work: https://www.onemi-global.com/
Reach out to our team at terriblestorypodcast@gmail.com.
For more exclusive content head to terriblestory.substack.com. Get free access to archival photos, resources, and bonus stories that didn't make the cut. Plus — get early, ad-free episodes as a paid subscriber.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and needs help, please visit rainn.org or call the national hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673.
You can anonymously report school employee boundary crossing and grooming and educator sexual misconduct to Safe Oregon. You can call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.
If you’d like to learn more about educator sexual misconduct and get involved, there are many great organizations doing research, education and advocacy work, including:
S.E.S.A.M.E. – Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & Explotation
Enough Abuse
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
American Association Of University Women
Stop Sexual Assault in Schools