Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#729 The Ripples Of Childhood Abuse - Nathan Spiteri
#729 The Ripples Of Childhood Abuse - Nathan Spiteri
#729 The Ripples Of Childhood Abuse - Nathan Spiteri
Friday 3rd January 2025
Nathan Spiteri shares his powerful story of overcoming childhood abuse and finding healing. A raw, honest conversation on trauma and redemption.
Explicit
95 minutes
Honest
Raw
Supportive
Healing
Non-judgmental
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Author:
Paul Gilmartin
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Categories:
Body & Mind
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Nathan Spiteri shares his experience with childhood sexual and mental abuse.
- Discusses the attachment he felt towards his abuser.
- Explores how his unresolved trauma led to harmful behaviours in adulthood.
- Highlights the importance of recognising and addressing one's own pain.
- Encourages breaking the stigma around abuse and seeking help.
The pain I was causing others stemmed from my own trauma
In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', Paul Gilmartin sits down with Nathan Spiteri, an Australian filmmaker, actor, and writer who has endured and overcome immense childhood trauma. Nathan opens up about the harrowing experiences of sexual and mental abuse he faced as a child and how these experiences shaped his life. He delves into the complex emotions he felt towards his abuser, including an unsettling attachment, and discusses how the cycle of abuse continued into his adulthood.
This raw and honest conversation sheds light on the long-lasting impacts of childhood trauma and the difficult journey towards healing. Nathan also shares how he eventually recognized the harm he was causing others was a reflection of his own unresolved pain. His story is one of resilience and redemption, aiming to remove the stigma and shame surrounding abuse. Paul and Nathan's discussion is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the importance of seeking help.
Don't miss this episode if you're looking for a heartfelt and candid exploration of trauma, healing, and hope.