Secrets & Trust - Sam DingmanSecrets & Trust - Sam Dingman
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Sam Dingman shares his journey of confronting family secrets and finding healing through honesty and therapy.
1:33:15•21 Feb 2020
Sam Dingman on Trust, Family Secrets, and Finding Healing
“I felt like they didn't think they could trust me with the truth, even though I knew the truth, and so they never said what was going on.”
Ever wondered how family secrets can shape your ability to trust? In this heartfelt episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin chats with Sam Dingman, a writer and performer known for his work on 'Family Ghosts'. Sam opens up about the family secret that cast a long shadow over his life, affecting his sense of trust and self-worth. He shares his journey of grappling with feelings of invalidation and exclusion, and how these experiences impacted his mental health.
Through therapy and candid conversations, Sam found the courage to confront these secrets, leading to a healthier relationship with his family and himself. This episode offers a poignant look at the power of truth-telling and the path to healing from emotional wounds. It's a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt the weight of hidden family dynamics.
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