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Ep. 11 Breaking The Silence: From Abuse to Empowerment

May 21, 2024 Clark Fredericks
Ep. 11 Breaking The Silence: From Abuse to Empowerment
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Free Like-Me
Ep. 11 Breaking The Silence: From Abuse to Empowerment
May 21, 2024
Clark Fredericks

This episode shares Seth Gale's inspiring journey from victim to survivor, detailing his experiences with familial neglect and abuse. Seth's early life was affected by his father's imprisonment and his mother's substance abuse. His relationship with a trusted mentor led to years of mistreatment, significantly impacting his mental health. Despite the challenges, Seth's story is one of immense courage and resilience. He discusses the difficulties of speaking out, his pursuit of justice, and his path toward healing. Seth shares how he struggled with identity and shame but ultimately found strength through therapy and support. Joining the military and connecting with others with similar experiences helped him take steps toward recovery. He now advocates for the importance of therapy, strong support systems, and breaking the stigma around abuse survivors.

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This episode shares Seth Gale's inspiring journey from victim to survivor, detailing his experiences with familial neglect and abuse. Seth's early life was affected by his father's imprisonment and his mother's substance abuse. His relationship with a trusted mentor led to years of mistreatment, significantly impacting his mental health. Despite the challenges, Seth's story is one of immense courage and resilience. He discusses the difficulties of speaking out, his pursuit of justice, and his path toward healing. Seth shares how he struggled with identity and shame but ultimately found strength through therapy and support. Joining the military and connecting with others with similar experiences helped him take steps toward recovery. He now advocates for the importance of therapy, strong support systems, and breaking the stigma around abuse survivors.