In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I dive into a truth nobody really warns you about: healing doesn’t start with relief, it starts with breaking. I share what it’s like to tear down the walls that kept you alive, face pain you’ve been avoiding for years, and confront the parts of yourself that survival has shaped. Raw, honest, and sometimes messy, this episode is for anyone in the middle of their healing journey, or curious what it really feels like to start.

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack dives into the invisible impact of trauma on survivors of CPTSD. From emotional flashbacks to the body’s survival responses, he explores how triggers show up in everyday life, especially when public events and headlines amplify past wounds. Jack shares practical ways to protect your peace, set boundaries, and stay informed without being consumed, while also speaking to allies about the role they can play in supporting survivors.

Tune in for an honest, heartfelt conversation about surviving, coping, and finding your way back to center, step by step.

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack courageously shares his story as a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse and living with CPTSD. He breaks the silence around a subject often shrouded in stigma and shame, addressing the complex emotions survivors carry, from guilt and hypervigilance to the struggle of being believed.

If you or someone you love is navigating life after sexual trauma, this episode offers hope, validation, and a reminder: healing happens on your terms.

Resources mentioned:
Visit 1in6.org - a trusted support organization specifically for male survivors of sexual abuse.
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