Summary: Brian Cardoza writes a letter to his 6 year old self " We become a superhero, we are mighty little ones and we are brave." Brian experienced repeated sexual assault and repeated abuse as a child. He left home at the age of 15, that night he chose to fight and survive and he now chooses to be a voice of a sensitive topic, one of stigma and shame associated with it especially in men and that is childhood physical and sexual abuse. He is now an author, a speaker and an artists and sends a message of hope and is an advocate of speaking out. This topic is sensitive, non of the content should be used as professional therapy. If you find yourself feeling vulnerable or if you know someone who is vulnerable, please use our support page on the website manbits.com/support EPISODE TAKEAWAYS •The journey will be difficult and it's going to suck. There are days when you will not want to get up from bed and face the demons in front of you, but at the end of it, it will all be worth it. Don't let one day, one bad decision, a hard therapy session make you throw the towel. It is worth every tear, every setback, but at the end of it all, it will be worth it. •Life is all about choices, we just need to decide which one is the right one for us •Don't let the current moment dictate the next •Children are far smarter than we give them credit for MENTIONED RESOURCES •Brian's Book: The Unexpected Victim •Marsel Anderson - Road To Recovery •Dave Piezer - A Child Called It •Brian's Website CONNECT •Get rewards and support Men's Health: Become a Patron of The ManBits •Join our growing MBP Facebook Community •Join the Facebook Page •Follow Paul @themanbits on Twitter •Follow @themanbits on Instagram •Email feedback@TheManBits.com (short audio files welcome)Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.
