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S1 E11 | Healing After Sexual Trauma, Alcoholism, & Struggling as a Black Man Asking for Help | Keith Smith
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Important Note About Episode 11: Episode 11 includes discussion about sexual trauma and molestation that began at a young age. If this is something that may trigger you, you may want to sit this episode out.
During Episode 11 of Real Stories Real People, Ashley meets with her dear friend Keith Smith to discuss sexual assault, alcoholism, and struggling as a black man asking for help.
Keith’s story is met with trials and tribulations but also filled with resilience, discovery, strength, and perseverance. During Episode 11, you'll hear:
- How Keith experienced inappropriate sexual behavior starting at the age of nine.
- When and how he learned his brother had also been molested.
- Why he so often asked himself, 'Who loves me?' growing up.
- His journey with alcoholism including when he realized he had a problem.
- About his personal struggle when it came to asking for help as a black man.
- What 'getting help' looked like for Keith.
- How Keith's higher power prepared him for some tough moments early in his recovery journey.
- The importance of having a strong community of people surrounding you.
We are so proud of Keith for sharing his story with us. We hope you'll tune in, and hang on, because here we go!
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