Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#328 - Crack, Fights & Trying to Find Love - Charlie King
#328 - Crack, Fights & Trying to Find Love - Charlie King
#328 - Crack, Fights & Trying to Find Love - Charlie King
Friday 28th April 2017
Charlie King opens up about his life of addiction, trauma, and finding joy on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour' with Paul Gilmartin.
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Get the buttons here!Charlie King's Raw Journey Through Addiction and Finding Love
I finally grew up and now I'm able to have adult conversations with people about things and stay adult, and you would not believe how many people are unable to do that.
Imagine growing up in a household where every family member is battling their own demons. That's the reality Charlie King faced. In this eye-opening episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Charlie to uncover his tumultuous life story. Charlie's mother struggled with schizophrenia and depression, his father was a workaholic and hoarder, and his sister was caught in the grip of drug addiction.
Charlie himself wasn't spared; he descended into a world of crack addiction, violent relationships, and emotional turmoil. But his story doesn't end there. Charlie found a way to understand his behavior and make sense of the chaos that surrounded him. He opens up about the importance of online counseling, the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships, and the power of setting boundaries.
Through humor and raw honesty, Charlie shares how he learned to overcome selfishness, treat people with respect, and find joy amidst the pain. This episode is a poignant reminder that no matter how dark our past, there's always a path to healing and happiness. Tune in to hear more about Charlie's incredible journey and gain insights that might just resonate with your own experiences.