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Emotional Martial Arts Author Ed Cohen Gives Us The New Book Vulnerable
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- Arroe Collins Like It's Live
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- Jul 27, 2026
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- 1167
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Summary
For decades, Ed Cohen was one of those silent voices. He built a life that, from the outside, looked like success—leading organizations around the world, earning respect, and creating impact. No one saw the burden of his truth; no one knew the cost. For more than fifty years, Ed survived behind a mask shaped by fear, shame, and an unnamed past, until the silence became unbearable.Vulnerable is the story of what happens next. It is raw. It is honest. It does not look away. It is the journey of one man finally facing the abuse that defined his childhood, the silence that shaped his life, and the courage it took to tell the truth after decades of hiding. It asks the question many carry but rarely voice aloud:What if the very mask that helped you survive is what has kept you from healing?This is not just a memoir. It is a reckoning. A release. A path forward. Through deeply personal storytelling and hard-earned insight, Ed offers more than his story; he offers a way through, grounded in connection, truth, and the power of being seen. For anyone who has ever carried something in silence, and for anyone who has ever wondered if healing is possible, this book is your invitation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support .