After 2 years of hosting The Deep and holding space for others, I'm ready to share with you one of the traumas that I lived through. When I was younger, I became a victim of domestic violence. I was manipulated, isolated, physically and sexually abused until I didn't know who I was anymore. But I got out. Somehow. And this is my story.Sean Szeps holds this conversation. Someone I trust and tell all my secrets to.Please note. During this chat I may sound guarded or at times unemotional. I know that this is still a trauma response. Because of legal reasons I can't reveal the identity of my abuser so some things need to stay private. It makes this a difficult conversation because I can't share everything that I want to. What I am doing is sharing the full extent of this abusive relationship for the first time ever.Content warning; This episode discusses domestic abuse, physical and sexual abuse, and suicide. Support resources are listed below...
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episode 10: The Male Sex Abuse Survivor
Nathan was an 8 year old boy when he was sexually assaulted by a grown man. His story is one of abuse and betrayal. He shares it with courage and in detail. It's not suitable for little ears.
Nathan's story is extremely confronting. For this reason we have chosen to censor parts of it. The full unedited interview is available to subscribers on Apple Podcasts or Acast +.
Content warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of child sexual assault, drug abuse and depression. Resources are listed below.
- For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline 1800 250 015.
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Kids helpline on 1800 55 1800.
- Act For Kids to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect www.actforkids.com.au
- Samsn for male adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1800 472676 or www.support@samsn.org.au
For more of Nathan's story read his book Toy Cars: A Memoir.
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