The State We're In, 19 February 2011. Imagine the biggest loss you could ever face, loved ones killed, your life savings stolen. Now imagine forgiving those who hurt you so badly. That’s what today’s guests have in common in this surprising, uplifting episode.

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Beyond betrayal
One night in 2008, Terry Caffey woke up to his family being brutally attacked. His wife and two young sons were killed, but he and his teenage daughter Erin survived. Then he found out that his daughter was the mastermind behind the murders. Terry describes his journey from despair and vengefulness to forgiveness and optimism. Link - Terror By Night is Terry Caffey's book about his experiences.
 
Video - 911 emergency call made by Terry's neighbour, Tommy Gaston:
 


Ponzi turnabout
Canadian filmmaker Billie Mintz (pictured above) had his life savings stolen from him in a Ponzi scheme. He tells host Jonathan Groubert about tracking down and confronting the man responsible – and the surprise awaiting him when he finally did find the culprit.
 
Video - The Ponzi Scheme trailer:
 

 
Life after piracy
Isac Mohammed Abdula is a former Somali pirate. After just one instance of participating in hijacking a ship, he made $50,000. He explains how piracy was a big risk, but changed his life for the better.
 
Combating piracy
Anton Melein directs a Dutch security company which helps ships get through the Gulf of Aden. He tells Jonathan about one encounter he had with would-be pirates and how to deal with them on the high seas.
 
Still in Japan
Michael Gulbraa and his brother Chris were abducted by their Japanese mother and taken to Japan. When Chris was old enough he escaped back to the USA to be with his father, but Michael stayed in Japan. He shares his side of the story and why he would rather be in Japan with his mother.
More from TSWI on the Gulbraa's story.
 
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