Jack Fitzgerald: One in four
Topics covered : Childhood sexual abuse, grooming, secrecy, shame, self-harm, intense flashbacks, suicide attempts, therapy, consent.
Jack is an extraordinary person who bravely shares his experience of surviving childhood sexual abuse. The abuse lasted for five years during his early life and left lasting scars that led to self-harm and multiple suicide attempts.
While he chooses not to disclose the identity of his abuser, his insights offer a rare and important glimpse into the lasting effects of trauma.
In this episode, he speaks with incredible honesty about the impact it had on him — the shame he carried, the ways he tried to hide his pain, and the long road to healing.
He also shares important reflections on the need to teach young people about consent and body safety.
This conversation is raw and inspiring and I’m truly honoured that Jack chose to speak to me.
Support :
Support – Mental Health Ireland
And if you’d like to support Jack’s brilliant "Mountains of Change" fundraiser — a seven-day hike in aid of One in Four, you can sign up to hike on Sunday May 25th or donate to help support survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Mountains of Change | Home - Mountains of Change
Book mention :
'Respect : Consent, Boundaries and Being in Charge of YOU' by Rachel Brian
I am adding this in as there have been so many questions about the book I mention during our chat.
I bought it here...
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In this podcast series, Síle Seoige chats to people of all walks of life; those who are well known, along with those who have extraordinary stories to tell and she also features topic lead conversations with a particular expert in their field.
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