74 - 🎥 Interview with Scott McKellar

Scott McKellar is a 54 year old man from Australia. He is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and bullying.  He currently works as an Uber Eats driver and does volunteer work with men dealing with mental health issues.

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Suicide is talked about in this episode. If you are experiencing feelings of suicide or you know someone who is, don't hesitate to get in touch with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US available 24/7 to provide free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal or emotional distress. Their number in the US is 988 or 1-800-273-8255 or at https://988lifeline.org/ – in other countries, reach out to your local suicide prevention hotline which you can find at https://findahelpline.com/.

Sean’s Contact Information and recommended links

• Telling My Story: The Healing Journey (2022) (20 stories of recovery from a group of men who have shared their stories and begun their healing journey, including Scott - under the name “Lance McKellar”)

• Back on Track 2011 (Youtube; interviews of several Australian Male CSA Survivors, Scott is in the background of many group scenes but not interviewed)

• GROW (a community-based organisation that has helped thousands of Australians with their recovery from mental ill-health through a unique program of mutual support and personal development.)

• ParkRun (free, weekly, international running events)

• The Men’s Table: Men Serving Men (Australia - a safe place to share and be heard in a confidential and non-judgemental environment, creating a greater sense of belonging, camaraderie and connection.)

• The Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) (the oldest community-based non-government mental health organisation in Australia, serving the community since 1930)

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Other Links Mentioned:

• Millstone: 

• “But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to have a large millstone tied around your neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Matthew 18:6 (NLT)

• “But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone hung around your neck.” Mark 9:42 (NLT)

• “It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin.” Luke 17:2 (NLT)

• Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse by Mike Lew (links to Amazon)

• Strive To Be Kind Day

Mike Chapman’s links:

• Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE

• Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid)

• Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp

• Mike’s Website

• Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with Mike

• Mike’s Story

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**Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you