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Aaron Stone - Trigger warning - Breaking Silence - themes of Abuse of Minors and Victim Shaming...!
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Aaron Stone – Breaking the silence
TRIGGER WARNING – Themes of Abuse
Keywords Sexual Abuse – Male Vulnerability – Victim Blaming
In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Russell meets Aaron Stone, a retired United States Army Combat Medic, Aaron who completed multiple tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Bosnia, talks about the trauma he suffered at age 15 at the hands of a male teacher who methodically groomed and raped him. For almost two decades he became a silent sufferer of depression and PTSD before realising he needed help and, for the first time in his life, tells his story.
Since then, he has spoken to numerous military organisations and universities spreading his message of pain, redemption and hope, and to reassure survivors that sexual assault is never their fault, that they are never alone, and that help is here.
In this podcast Aaron
discusses the importance of speaking out about personal experiences, recognising the signs of grooming, and seeking help, the challenges of going against societal norms and the influence of group dynamics on individual behaviour.
Main topics
The challenges Aaron faced due to societal stigmas surrounding male vulnerability
Aaron’s struggles with PTSD and the stigma surrounding mental health care during his military service
How Aaron’s initial reluctance to seek help led to a nervous breakdown which eventually prompted him to seek recovery
The impact of self-harm and drug use as a form of power
The significance of sharing one's story as a form of therapy and to break the stigma surrounding mental health issues
The prevalence of abuse of power in positions of authority
The importance of recognising the signs of grooming and seeking help when necessary
The need for individuals to share their stories to change societal perceptions and reduce victim blaming
The challenges of going against societal norms and the impact of group dynamics on individual behaviour
The importance of seeking help and breaking the silence surrounding such incidents.
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