Breaking the Silence of Abuse: Perry's Story of Surviving Sexual Abuse

#breakthesilence #traumarecovery #healingjourney In today's inspiring episode, we have with us a brave soul, Perry - an actor, writer, activist, and coach. Perry courageously talks about the daunting subject of intrafamilial abuse, shedding light on his own experiences. He was sexually abused at the age of 10, and he lived in silence for 12 long years. This episode is all about the courage it takes to be vulnerable, the significance of self-confidence, and holding onto your dreams despite facing challenges. Perry dives deep into his journey, starting from his dreams of becoming an actor to evolving into a visionary dedicated to telling real stories through feature films. He opens up about his relationship with his father, tainted by their mutual experience of abuse. Perry also recounts how he broke his silence by sharing his experience with strangers at a mastermind event and the incredible support he received from his partner when he opened up to her. Perry's advice for fellow survivors is truly empowering. He emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence and striving to become the most powerful version of ourselves. This episode is not just an interview, it's a heartfelt and illuminating conversation with Perry, inspiring us all to confront our stories and embrace the beauty of vulnerability. In our discussion, Perry and I also delve into the significance of delayed gratification and its role in helping us reach our goals. We explore the joy derived from helping others, the happiness that comes from doing something we love, and how being in alignment with our purpose can prevent burnout.🙏 Chapters (00:00) - Intro (06:26) - Big Visions and Parenting Styles (13:03) - Childhood Sexual Abuse and Memory Loss (24:29) - Removing the Mask of Masculinity (27:58) - Breaking the Silence With a Partner (31:07) - Breaking Silence, Expanding Your Bubble (35:00) - Discovering the Power of Personal Storytelling (41:06) - Healing, Forgiveness, and Understanding (51:54) - Charitable Work and Advice for Survivors (01:02:13) - Delayed Gratification for Happiness Follow Perry Power: INSTAGRAM:   / iamperrypower   FACEBOOK:   / perry.w.power   If you would like to share your story and help inspire others or have a perspective on Mental Health, please contact me for our conversation. Follow The Show: FACEBOOK:   / dontbeafraidtotalk   INSTAGRAM:   / dontbeafraidtotalk   🎥 Created with RiversideFM https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=ca... MUSIC: Luke Clerkin SONG: Stones    • Luke Clerkin - Stones (Official Video)