Why Men Don't Talk About Their Sexual Abuse (with Mike Chapman and Dr. Doug Carpenter)

There are over 40 reasons why men don't talk about their sexual abuse. Let's break the silence. In this episode hosted by Mike Chapman and Doug Carpenter, survivors of sexual abuse share vulnerable stories of harm and healing.

Mike Chapman is a Certified Husband Material Coach and the leader of the HM fellowship for survivors of sexual abuse. Contact Mike at polarlifeconsulting.com/contact

Check out Mike's new podcast: Healing For Male Survivors

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Dr. Doug Carpenter is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Husband Material Coach, and the author of Secret Shame: A Survivor's Guide To Understanding Male Sexual Abuse And Male Sexual Development. Learn more at douglascarpenter.com

Husband Material episodes about sexual abuse:

• Was I Sexually Abused? (with Dr. Doug Carpenter)

• Sexual Arousal vs. Sexual Desire (with Dr. Doug Carpenter)

• Healing From Sexual Abuse, Part 1 (with Mike Chapman)

• Healing From Sexual Abuse, Part 2 (with Mike Chapman)

• Porn As Re-Enactment Of Sexual Abuse (with Wendell Moss)

• Rags To Riches To Ruin To Redemption (with Dr. Joe Martin)

• Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (with Dr. Doug Carpenter and Mike Chapman)

Resources mentioned (including paid links):

• 1in6.org - helpful website

• MenHealing.org - helpful website

• MaleSurvivor.org - helpful website

• Secret Shame: A Survivor's Guide To Understanding Male Sexual Abuse And Male Sexual Development - book by Dr. Doug Carpenter

• Bent On Men: A Memoir On Taboo Feelings, Fraternal Curiosity, And Faith - book by Harrison Bly

• Unchained Memories: True Stories Of Traumatic Memories Lost And Found - book by Lenore Terr

• Scouts Honor - documentary

• Leaving Neverland - documentary

• Husband Material Coaching - get professional help to heal