In this episode of Chats from the Blog Cabin, host Melissa Vera speaks with psychologist and author Dr. Neal King, whose memoir Trauma is a Thief shares his powerful story of surviving childhood trauma, family abuse, and addiction while growing up in a military household.
Dr. King opens up about:
✅ Navigating trauma and PTSD in childhood
✅ How supportive relationships and education became pathways to healing
✅ Writing his memoir as a form of trauma recovery and storytelling
✅ The role of identity, sexuality, and self-acceptance in his personal growth
✅ His stance as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War
✅ Finding love, hope, and healing through connection
This conversation is for anyone seeking inspiration after trauma, understanding the power of resilience, or exploring how we find hope, healing, and meaning after adversity.
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