I Stayed Silent About My Dad’s Abuse...It Nearly Killed Me! Bruce’s Story of Survival & Redemption

In this episode of The Roller Coaster Podcast, I sat down with someone whose story shook me to my core, Bruce Pitcher. You might know him from Extreme Weight Loss, but trust me, that’s just the surface.

Bruce’s journey is one of the most raw and powerful I’ve ever heard. From surviving childhood sexual abuse by his own father, who was later convicted and imprisoned, to living through years of silence, shame, and suicidal thoughts, Bruce opens up about the pain, the survival mode, and the uphill battle to rebuild his life.

But this is not a story of defeat. It’s one of redemption. Bruce lost over 200 pounds, built a coaching empire, became a father, and, more than anything, reclaimed his identity. In this conversation, he shares the emotional moment his suicide attempt failed and how that “failure” saved his life.

If you’ve ever felt broken, unseen, or stuck in your past, this episode is a reminder that belief, especially when it’s hard to hold onto, is the most powerful thing you can have.

This one is heavy. It’s honest. And it just might change how you see yourself.

Key Moments.
0:00 The Day the Police Took My Dad
1:16 A Son’s Desperate Need for Love
7:01 Why Victims Stay Silent
13:07 I Found Comfort in Food
15:07 God Had a Plan, Even Through the Pain
24:24 This Letter Changed My Life
29:18 It's the Little Victories That Matter Most
33:14 I Gained Weight Again, But I’m Not Hiding
36:21 The Day I Tried to End My Life
43:17 My Addiction Is Food
45:25 What I Want My Son to Remember

Guest Info.
Instagram: @brucepitcher (https://www.instagram.com/brucepitcher/)
YouTube:  ⁨@brucethepit⁩ (https://www.youtube.com/user/brucethepit)

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