Three Times A Victim – Living Under the Shadow of Toxic Shame
Bruce WhealtonA therapist devoted to healing others - including survivors of rape and trauma - becomes the victim of violence… and then gets arrested. Yes, they arrested the victim, not the perpetrator. The system fails him, punishing the very person it should have protected. A memoir podcast from Bruce Whealton, a writer, mental health professional, and trauma survivor. Based on the book Three Times A Victim. ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | ||||
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🩸 “I was the victim. I called 911. They believed her.”
On October 1, 2004, Bruce Whealton was violently assaulted in his own home. He called 911, bleeding, terrified, and disoriented. First responders treated his injuries, documented the scene, and... more
🗣️ “I don’t have to win back trust. I never broke it.”
In this powerful final chapter of Three Times A Victim, Bruce finds purpose again—working in mental health, helping others heal. But even as he steps into a role of compassion and advocacy, the... more
🎙️ “All that silence had done was bury me deeper in shame—shame that wasn’t mine to carry.”
In this redemptive chapter of Three Times A Victim, Bruce begins the slow, courageous journey of reclaiming his voice after years of silence, toxic shame, a... more
🕳️ “Justice wasn’t going to happen—not ever. And the truth about who I really was... didn’t matter.”
After years of false accusations, wrongful conviction, and the slow erosion of hope, Bruce reaches a devastating breaking point. This episode of Th... more
🌫️ “Even when comfort returned, shame lingered like a ghost.”
After years of betrayal, false conviction, and silence, Bruce returns to Wilmington—not for justice, but for healing. In this tender chapter, we explore what it means to rebuild a life w... more
🌫️ “Even when comfort returned, shame lingered like a ghost.”
After years of betrayal, false conviction, and silence, Bruce returns to Wilmington—not for justice, but for healing. In this tender chapter, we explore what it means to rebuild a life w... more
💥 “The crime I never committed is now etched into my record. The truth—my truth—remains unheard.”
In this powerful episode of Three Times A Victim, Bruce reflects on life after being coerced into a guilty plea. What follows is not healing—but exile... more
💥 “I told the truth… but no one wanted to hear it. So they made me lie.”
After months of trauma, incarceration, and betrayal, Bruce is summoned to court expecting justice. What happens instead is a silent ambush—a plea deal forced upon him in a mat... more
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The episodes impart an intense and emotional exploration of trauma, injustice, and healing, centered on the personal journey of a mental health professional who becomes a victim of violence and wrongful accusations. The narrative unfolds through Bruce Whealton's experiences with toxic shame, systemic failures within the justice system, and the profound impacts of societal stigma on personal growth and recovery. Each episode dives deep into the complexities of his battles with mental health, societal perceptions, and the road to reclaiming identity and resilience after trauma. Noteworthy is the podcast's emphasis on storytelling as both a therapeutic tool and a way to connect with others, highlighting the importance of support and understand... more
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