Mike Carroll & Jess Gaddes
Mike Carroll
Jim's Stop The Stigma - Male Sexual Abuse
Jim's Stop The Stigma - Male Sexual Abuse
Jim's Stop The Stigma - Male Sexual Abuse
Thursday 18th November 2021
Jim discusses his recovery from male sexual abuse and the importance of breaking stigmas in this episode of 'Removing Addiction and Healing Mental Health'.
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28 minutes
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Mike Carroll & Jess Gaddes
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Get the buttons here!Jim's Story: Shattering the Silence on Male Sexual Abuse
I really do think you're an amazing individual, Jim, and for somebody that's had to deal with what you had to deal with in your life and to be able to come out in public and to be able to talk about, you know very horrible things that have happened to you and how you can turn it around and help other people to see, especially men, to change their lives.
What happens when society tells you to keep quiet about your pain? Jim, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and mental health struggles, decided to defy that silence. In this eye-opening episode of 'Removing Addiction and Healing Mental Health', hosts Mike Carroll and Jess Gaddes sit down with Jim to discuss his powerful journey of recovery and advocacy. Jim created the Instagram page 'Jim's Stop The Stigma' to challenge the societal norms that often pressure men to hide their trauma.
He dives into his own experiences, sharing how he turned his life around despite the odds stacked against him. Jim sheds light on the 'stiff upper lip' mentality that many men are conditioned to adopt, and how it hinders emotional healing. He talks about the importance of breaking these stigmas and encourages men to speak up and seek help. Meditation and mindfulness played crucial roles in Jim's recovery, helping him manage his borderline personality disorder and prevent relapse.
Mike and Jess also explore the significance of lived experience advocacy, showing how personal stories like Jim's can inspire others facing similar battles. If you're interested in understanding the unique challenges men face in dealing with trauma and mental health issues, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that not only aims to break the silence but also offers practical insights for anyone on a journey of healing.