# The Power of Sharing: Navigating the Impact of Sexual Abuse [Revisit]

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Published: 2026-05-26T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Episode 1140 This is a revisit of one of the most powerful and honest conversations we've ever had on The Powerful Man Show. In this episode, Tim Matthews sits down with Mark Smith and Gary Lester for a raw conversation about the lasting impact of sexual abuse on men, relationships, shame, identity, and emotional connection. Together, they share personal stories about what it was like to carry these experiences in silence for years and how that silence affected their confidence, relationships, intimacy, and sense of self. They talk openly about the shame many men carry, the fear of being judged or rejected, and why so many men never tell anyone what happened to them. The conversation also explores how unresolved pain can show up through emotional shutdown, self-sabotage, addiction, disconnection, workaholism, and struggles in relationships. More importantly, this episode is about what happens when men stop hiding. You'll hear how opening up in safe environments helped each of them begin healing, rebuild trust, create deeper relationships, and finally stop carrying the weight alone. This conversation is honest, grounded, and an important reminder that healing starts when men realize they are not alone. If you've ever struggled with shame, emotional disconnection, feeling broken, or carrying parts of your story in silence, this episode will hit home. Get the free training here: https://thepowerfulman.com/scales You'll learn why so many men feel disconnected in their relationships, what creates emotional distance over time, and practical steps you can take to rebuild connection, trust, and intimacy.

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