In this deeply moving episode, Ryan Harland, author of Riding The Storm and a survivor of childhood abuse, joins Mel to share his journey of healing and resilience. With raw honesty, Ryan opens up about the profound impact of his father’s sexual abuse on both him and his older brother, Kevin. Speaking with deep love and admiration for his brother, he reflects on how one man’s crimes altered the course of their lives well into adulthood.

Together, he and Mel explore the complexities of trauma, the power of realisations, and the challenging road to healing. Now a passionate advocate, Ryan shares his and Kevin’s story with courage and vulnerability—offering hope to others and proving that even in the darkest moments, healing is possible and light can emerge from pain.

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