We have previously talked about disclosure and why it is difficult for male survivors to disclose to anyone about the trauma they experienced. With that in mind, we discuss how to make male survivors feel safe and comfortable enough to share their stories.

More about the panelists:

Previous podcast interviews with Luke, Richard & Cranford (links to Spotify; contact info is within the show notes of each episode): 

• Episode 19 - Live interview with Luke Wiersma

• Episode 61 - Live Interview with Cranford Blackmon

• Episode 60 - Live Interview with Richard Windmann

Previous podcast episodes mentioned:  

• (Male Survivor Awareness Day) MSAD 2023 - “Disclosure”

• Husband Material Video Podcast (links to YouTube)

• Husband Material Audio Podcast (links to Spotify)

• Episode 9 - PLC/Healing for Male Survivor Podcast - Part 1 (links to Spotify)

• Episode 10 - PLC/Healing for Male Survivor Podcast - Part 2 (links to Spotify)

• Episode 11 - PLC/Healing for Male Survivor Podcast - Part 3 (links to Spotify)

Other Links Mentioned:

• MaleSurvivor.org - has an online discussion board for survivors & more

• Celebrate Recovery (faith-based 12-step group; links to website; local affiliates listed)

• Movie: That’s My Boy (2012) (links to JustWatch)

• Ricky Gervais (Wikipedia)

Other Helpful Links:

• Video: Sexual Assault of Men Played for Laughs - Part 1 Male Perpetrators (YouTube)

• Video: Sexual Assault of Men Played for Laughs - Part 2 Female Perpetrators (YouTube)

Mike Chapman’s links:

• Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE

• Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid)

• Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp

• Mike’s Website

• Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with Mike

• Mike’s Story

If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at: 

PolarLifeConsulting.com/live

Please Note: The views and opinions expressed by guests of this podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them, their beliefs, or any entity they represent, by neither Mike Chapman nor Polar Life Consulting.

**Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening. 

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