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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Seth, a survivor of child abuse now living in Atlanta.
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I believe this and next week’s three part video with an FBI agent who infiltrated the New Jersey mob are two of the most powerful and interesting videos I’ve ever done. Enjoy!
Agreed. This man is so brave for telling his story.. and with so much detail.
Sweet Lord, that's saying something, Mark.
Thank you Mark ❤
More Freemasons wearing the Dick Tracy coats.
Difficult to “enjoy” but I get your point. Thanks for the amazing content❤
Seth reached out to me after seeing the interview I did with Mark. He couldn't believe that as a male, I was speaking so openly about the hell I endured. He said, "Can you help me? I want to do what you are doing. I want to share my story and give hope to others."
I replied that he should come and do my podcast first so he gets comfortable speaking about this topic. Then, I told him how to reach out to Mark and share it on a larger platform. Seth has made such huge strides in the last few months, and I couldn't be prouder of him. Speak out, release your shame, and Free yourselves.
omg Clarke! I love that you helped Seth 🙏you are my favorite episode ❤the stars have aligned for you & Seth to meet ! this subject is close to my heart as my Dad was SA, but became an alcoholic and died at 47. I wish I could've helped him with his issues, but I didn't know how to as a child. thank you for being a support to all of the survivors in the world.
Clark! Your interview has stayed with me to this day. It has helped open my eyes to male serial abuse and how damaging it can be. Your story is riveting. Thanks for sharing. I admire your courage and bravery and am so inspired that u have opened up and shared.
That is very kind. Thank you.
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Mondo needs to be skinedalive!
I like how he talks about his molestation without feeling like it threatens his sexuality. What a brave man.
Tough guy to tell this
It must have taken years of therapy. I think it speaks volumes about the therapy he had to go through, rather than bravery or something similar.
kinda weird how "YOU LIKE" how open he was about these details.... most of us I think HATED the details. He was brave TOTALLY but for you to like it?????? maybe u just had chosen the wrong words foe the situation (I hope)
Well I'm sure it does..he's doing the best he can.
@@TieWebb69I agree. That’s some sick s**t to say that she likes listening to his story. It’s very disturbing
Men who survived SA are still not taken seriously in our society. Seth being so open and clear about it, speaking bravely and in detail, is so admirable. It‘s a powerful way to show visibility and be a role model for others. Thank you, Seth.
Men are not taken seriously by other men. Men are responsible for this. Women are mostly very open when it comes to other women and men experiencing assault (not always of course). It’s largely men that ostracize other men for this.
Women are not even taken seriously. We have a long way to go.
The porn is what started it all
@@santi7470 yes his mother
@@santi7470 Porn made that sicko rape him?
This was by far the best story told uninterrupted and not a chaotic drug addict. Great job Seth.
Have you watched Clark Fredrick’s story?
This was hard to watch. It takes balls for a man to speak openly about it. The reach of this man’s voice will start some healing in others. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for watching ❤
Devastating stories. It appears that he tells these stories often, because of the amount of detail that he divulges so quickly. And with every male figure he had in his life growing up. Being a victim once myself, I had a hard time describing the act as it was because of keeping it to myself I apparently wanted to block every single second of it from my mind. So much that, when my friend that was also abused at the same time and it happened at her house by her older step brother and she was abused more times than I had been, contacted me after 37 yrs of no contact because she had moved away and gave her life to her church we lost contact and prior to that we rarely talked at all. And her sole purpose of reaching out to me was to join her in going to authorities. And it took me a bit to admit about what he had done to the 2 of us, and I honestly had completely blocked anything & everything so deep that I couldn't recall anything concerning what happened. So I knew that I wouldn't be helpful in filing charges with the only memory of them being that it did happen, and without any other recollections than where it happened and by who. Which would make me not very credible and could be seen as agreeing with her to help her case. Because accusing a celebrated Metro Police Officer is very difficult without substantial evidence. This man has been abused so many times by so many men that it makes it difficult to follow almost! We add him to my daily prayers with wings for completely healing from so much trauma, strength to discuss each incident and able to hopefully heal from each of them.🙏🪽✌️❤️
Very hard to watch it makes me so sick that these monsters destroy innocent children
You honestly don't want to help which is why you make excuses. It isn't difficult to get an officer convicted. Yet you offer prayer versus actually helping your "friend". Typical church goer 😢@carolyndavis6002
It's sooo sad to know- so many men are living life carrying the scares of grape 🍇.
i love that he doesn't cry from horror he went through but cries when he talks about all that hes accomplished since.
He feels undeserving 😢
Because he is/was comfortable in the chaos as that was all he knew. The accomplishments are a new feeling that he doesn't quite know how to deal with yet.
I have a feeling it's because he is proud, and he can still remember all the voices in his life, and from within himself that told he he couldn't do it. He fought those like a warrior and the fact that he sheds tears for that is beautiful.
@@jonhutchinson2902VERY well said
So brave and inspiring 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹🥰 I love that he's still moved in his spirit with gratitude and tenderness - when he really has every reason to be a nut case! God Bless Seth 🙏🏼
When he said that people used to tell him that he was "too pretty to be a boy"...
So many people said those EXACT words to me my whole childhood. I was raped & molested by 3 different men (one of them being my father) for 7 years between the ages of 6-13. I've spoken about everything I went through (including a TV special about the sh*t I went through) and it took me a long time to understand that nothing that happened to me was my fault.
Now I'm divorced (but my ex is still my best friend), I've got a beautiful 14 year old son who is my world. His love saved me. I live with acute C-PTSD, but being a father has made it manageable. I fight every single day to keep my head above water, to have a "normal" life. I also was in combat service in the army, I also had horrible issues with intimacy & being touched. So much of Seth's story is MY story.
Seth - you're not alone, brother.
I wish you peace sir
Condolences to you and every other victim of these atrocities. I never understood the 'too pretty to be a boy' comment some give boys/men. 'Good looking' 'handsome' is fine and an actual compliment. The former exhudes jealousy/ envy.
I wish you well sir. I'm sorry to hear that happened. But glad to know you are here. Your strong man. And I'm glad your able to keep on going for your family and friends. And be able to talk about something like that to help people see that they are not bad people being the victim of such abuse. Much love to you and yours man. ✌🏻
Hugs to you. Big tight hugs ❤
This is your gay utopia liberals. They literally parade the boy scouts in front of their disgusting parades and you make excuses. THEY HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT. You know what’s really going on… but you’ve been tricked into pretending nothing is happening or that naked sodomites in leather parading down the streets and invading our schools is totally normal. Anyone who knows anything about the gay world knows how dark and filled with debauchery it really is. Seriously dark shit. Almost all of them have been molested as boys. Start calling it out. Quit pretending unnatural sexual acts are natural. Quit pretending that they are not trying to normalize that pedophilia. We all know they are. Quit pretending that these gay activists just want to be left alone. They don’t… they want your children. Hell, the San Francisco’s gay men’s choir literally sings it in their lyrics. They literally sing “we are coming for your children”. Look it up, it’s all over the Internet. (If it hasn’t been hidden by now). The emotional damage done to hundreds of millions of children is coming home to roost and it starts with normalizing sodomy, and men on boy “love”.
I can't believe what an incredible human being this man is. When he broke down about his beautiful family....that got me so hard. You made it, my man. You beat the demons that tried to destroy you. What an incredible story. Truly inspirational.
The saddest thing to me is how he doesn't see what he has to offer to his wife, when it is so obviously visible to each person watching this what an incredible person he is. And we don't even know him
This guy broke down after an hour of telling his story... if I were him, I would have broken down as soon as Mark asked me my name. Unbelievable. Just unbelievable how strong this guy is.
And he broke down not at the horrible stuff- at how much he loves his wife and kids 😭 what a gem
😔right. OMG 🙏🏽
thank you very much
@@TheImpactProjectPodcast 🙏🏽💙💙💙
Something major is wrong with all those people. A 12 year old does not run around with a 30 + year old man. To me. Incomprehensible.
Seth is a brother of mine and a mentor, we’ve been training jiu jitsu for a couple years together and he is a stand up guy on and off the mat. I’ve had the pleasure of being apart of the first production in which Seth told his story. The grind and adversity this man has gone through by telling his story again and again just so it would reach the right audience. Having to constantly relive what happened to him for the sake of spreading awareness for this type of thing is beautiful and selfless.
God bless you Seth
I hope he knows how important what he is doing is for others. ❤
This reminds me: Have you ever heard Joe Rogan talk about the time he was a young teen and had a similarly very large man with whom he and a friend were staying the night take a pass at him? Joe said it freaked him out because he realized the guy could force himself on them and have his way. They were nervous and left the first chance they got. I seriously think that may be why Rogan got into martial arts. He was profoundly vulnerable at that moment and I'm sure he never wanted to feel that way again.
What happened to Seth’s sister? Is she living a normal life now? Do they keep in touch? Did he cut off his mom? He’s amazing.
Please tell him I said thank you! Sending Seth so much love and gratitude for sharing his life with the world. I'm so proud of the man he's become. Also his wife sounds like an angel ❤
He doesn’t cry when talking about the abuse. He cries when overcome with emotion in gratitude for the officer & the grace of having a beautiful family. Thats powerful 💕 1:22:01
He's amazing!!!!!!
He’s a real man.
Exactly!! What a man of amazing character he is!
I am a survivor of s3xslavery. I ran away from my abusive home as a “mature looking” 14 year old girl. I’d been molested by my mom’s boyfriends (unbeknownst to her) and beaten everyday by my older brother (he was severely beaten by our father before he died and was a traumatized child taking out his anger on me). So yea, home sucked for me and I was done. Met this older man and he treated me like a princess. Made me fall so in love with him and then started the abuse that lasted 4.5 years and ended with me being locked in a dog kennel with heavy metal chains and pad locks around my neck and burns and disfigurements all over my body. So…
I can talk about my captivity and abuse so easily. I even make dark humor about it and I’m hilarious. However, the moment I start talking about someone being good to me (like my current partner and the love of my life), I can’t speak 2 words without starting to blubber and cry. I’ve learned that when someone gives me the compassion I so deeply and dearly i have always given to others (and always was abused in spite of my pureness), it makes me not only break down because it’s like, “finally,” but also because I still don’t feel like I deserve it. It feels more natural to be punished than to be treasured. But thanks to the beautiful man I’ve been with for years now, I ADORE his love, and I can’t live without it. He’s not once raised his voice at me or even cursed at me. Not once. It took me over 30 years to find unconditional love, and now I never want to go back. I punish myself enough for the world twice over, and I just need his love like I need air to breathe.
Anyway, that’s why people like us can’t hold back our emotions when we talk about good things that happen to us and why it’s so easy to talk about the bad stuff. Sorry for rambling.
I am a survivor of s3xslavery. I ran away from my abusive home as a “mature looking” 14 year old girl. I’d been molested by my mom’s boyfriends (unbeknownst to her) and beaten everyday by my older brother (he was severely beaten by our father before he died and was a traumatized child taking out his anger on me). So yea, home sucked for me and I was done. Met this older man and he treated me like a princess. Made me fall so in love with him and then started the abuse that lasted 4.5 years and ended with me being locked in a dog kennel with heavy metal chains and pad locks around my neck and burns and disfigurements all over my body. So…
I can talk about my captivity and abuse so easily. I even make dark humor about it and I’m hilarious. However, the moment I start talking about someone being good to me (like my current partner and the love of my life), I can’t speak 2 words without starting to blubber and cry. I’ve learned that when someone gives me the compassion I so deeply and dearly i have always given to others (and always was abused in spite of my pureness), it makes me not only break down because it’s like, “finally,” but also because I still don’t feel like I deserve it. It feels more natural to be punished than to be treasured. But thanks to the beautiful man I’ve been with for years now, I ADORE his love, and I can’t live without it. He’s not once raised his voice at me or even cursed at me. Not once. It took me over 30 years to find unconditional love, and now I never want to go back. I punish myself enough for the world twice over, and I just need his love like I need air to breathe.
Anyway, that’s why people like us can’t hold back our emotions when we talk about good things that happen to us and why it’s so easy to talk about the bad stuff. Sorry for rambling.
SO proud of this man. He is giving a voice to all of those young boys/men who have gone and are going through this.
His is too close to my own.. tried to stroll on hard not to come back and listen to someone else's story. 51still haunted by my child self.. this dude is a better man than most... I still haven't forgotten or forgiven.. and they all died long ago.
So sickening how these predators watch a dysfunctional family situation and take advantage of it.
Lets not forget his mom wasn't helping things. She knew but still brought him around the molester.. mom is a pos
@@j5892000 Exactly, Seth noticed the mother was an alcoholic and she didn’t care.
@@j5892000 this!!! The people who enable everything drive mad!!!
@@j5892000exactly
Always
I’ve been staring at a blank comment for minutes trying to figure out how to respond to Seth’s story.
Seth, you are not alone. We have nearly identical childhoods. The single mom, the abuse and neglect, the loneliness and shame, wearing the same clothes to school every day, bullies, predators, the poverty, even heating up bath water on the stove during winter.
When my mother died in 2015, I went into therapy. At one point during our early sessions, I noticed my therapist was no longer taking notes. I looked up at her, and nervously laughed, asking if I’m crazy.
“No, she said. You’re a miracle. You beat the odds.”
So to you, Seth, I say we did it. I know your pain because we’ve walked the same roads. Be proud, you are one of the strongest people on the planet. Congrats on making it through the fire. Sending you more love than you could ever know.
🙏❤️
🫂🫂🤍❤️
Wow, that’s incredible. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Seth I didn't have it as bad as you but to an extent I can relate. I think it's why I'm a little overprotective with my kids. Better over than under though. God bless brother.
You two are the bravest. The Fucked up saying goes, Every thing happens fucked up or not, for a reason. Your purpose is to voice and educate. God bless you both!
This man has no idea how strong he is. He brought him down. Wrong kid. Too smart, too strong, and too brave.
Street smart! Yes
As a survivor myself, thank you for saying this. You gave me a whole new perspective. I could’ve been a kid who never spoke out, who lied to protect by abuser. But you made me realize how strong and brave I was as a child to finally express what was happening to me, even though I had no idea what was happening. I never realized the strength I had at that time
@@beckee6282feels good to those of us who must have been too weak in your eyes to speak up. We werent “protecting” them. We just didnt understand. Or maybe youd simplify it to being “dumb”
So much bravery....😢
“The effects from childhood trauma and neglect.. are the leading public health cost. IV drug use, alcoholism.. depression, suicide… the mass majority of that stems from childhood trauma and neglect. If we could just get rid of that, we would save literally trillions of dollars.. treating the effects of adverse childhoods.”
Thank you for sharing your story Seth. I’m crying at how happy I am that you broke the cycle in SO MANY WAYS! Men, women, children… humanity, benefits from strong individuals like yourself who speak up against violence! Your past is heartbreaking, but you are inspirational and generationally helpful. Thank you sir!!
I'm a 250lb guy that works at a mill and even I've been drugged and abused before. This man is brave.
I’m so sorry you’ve been hurt that way.
@a.marvellehoneyman4560 appreciate it. I can't say I remember anything after a fight in my front yard with the guy. I wokeup with my pants down and money stolen from my wallet. You are the 2nd person I've told this too. (Person that replied lol) thanks again. Watch your drinks
@@jamusloos2859 it takes courage to tell someone, and I believe it’s healing, it’s not your fault at all, it was a violent act and a horrible crime. I will keep you in my prayers, know that you’re not alone. God bless you, and keep you safe, always.
@a.marvellehoneyman4560 I realize this is the youtube comment section but thank you!
@@jamusloos2859 you’re welcome. It certainly is UA-cam, in the comment section but I am sincere and I’m not a bot…lol. I pray you have a good and joy filled life, God bless you and your family.
Seth saved so many other kids from being abused by this monster. He was so, so brave despite all he went through in his then short life. I wish he realizes that too.
What a MAN. He is a walking example that despite what you have gone through, you can make out successful on the other side. Don't let evil win.
But he was used like a girl?
@@KaLee-ml1ksWhat are you saying? Are you saying he is emasculated because he was assaulted? Are you serious?
@@joekeller8936 he chose to be molested. He even said as much.
Thank you ❤
@@joekeller8936 I’m just saying he took it like a chick, that makes him at the very least gender-flexible.
This is so powerful. It is overwhelming to hear this story. Seth is lucky to have the intelligence and sensitivity to endure all of this. He is powerful and his saga continues.
No interview on this platform has affected me like Seth's story. He is a true portrait in courage and perserverance. He is trying to use the terrible things that happened to him a a child for good. What an inspiration!
Thank you ❤
Thank you for hugging Seth at the end, Mark. I feel like that hug came from all of us watching who are crying along with him. What an amazing, resilient, and generous spirit Seth has.
I just got to the part where the two guys went to sleep together but haven't gotten far enough. I'm scared.
I sobbed watching him cry. I am NOT a cryer. His emotion was so genuine and so appropriate. It tore me up.
Seth has overcome so much. I can hear in this interview that he has had counseling. The best gift he could have gotten is to work through his trauma.
God bless you, Seth! 🙏🏼
Me too and I am just at the beginning. I hurt so much for him. I am finding the comments are really helping. To know there are good people stl in this world.@cartergomez5390
The way he talks about his abuse shows how emotionally intelligent he is. The work he had to put into therapy shows and its truly inspirational
Abuse often does that to people. You have to become emotionally intelligent to protect yourself
Thank you so much. I try to be as articulate as possible to help others understand
Seth's story is the most powerful testimony I've ever heard. He is an extraordinarily brave hero, and an inspiration to everyone who has struggled against enormous odds and won by perseverance.. Thank you Mark Laity for your amazingly beautiful advertising work, your sensitive and true conversations with some of the most wounded human beings hiding in plain sight. Your extraordinary photographs, kind words and perseverance are truly inspirational. Thank you.
I’ve been fortunate enough to get to know Seth through training at the same jiu-jitsu gym. He is an extraordinary example of what it will take to stop the horrors of abuse that so many kids still go through today. He will change it. He is changing it. He is an example to us all. We need more men and fathers like him.
❤
Thank you brother, I appreciate you.
Amen ❤
💯. We definitely don’t need more single mothers.
And wow what bravery to say all of this. Solid dude!
As a mom, hearing Seth saying he just wanted the protection and love from his mother made me very emotional. I cant understand parents abusing and betraying their own child. It just breaks my heart and I just want to give hug to those kids that were hurt. 😢
As a mom too, it makes me really sad to know so many children aren’t being honoured as they should be. Listening to Seth talk about crying in his room for hours after a particular beating and his mother “not so much as come in to check on him, see if he’s okay, tell him she loves him”. It was a big revelation to my own mother and realizing the many times I was terribly ill as a young child, in my dark room, door closed shut, and after a solid week sometimes being segregated from the family, she not once came in to check on me. I always thought, looking back on these things as an adult and parent myself, that it was pretty cold of her, but I always dismissed it as “maybe she was busy/stressed/uncomfortable with illness. But when Seth said that’s what a mother should do, I realize how truly cruel and messed up my mother was. You learn so much from these interviews about your own life 🙏
yeah that was really difficult to hear him talk about how his mom was so disconnected from her kids that she basically didn't question more about what he was doing with this adult male spending time at his house. it's so scary that this is how kids get groomed.
As a father all i want to do is protect my daughters from all the terrible things in this world,i couldn’t imagine what it is to be a mother having these same feelings.
These people are the real monsters. Hard to believe parents like this even exist
Same. It broke me. If I ever hurt my kids feelings (unintentionally) and they tell me I feel horrible and apologize profusely. I couldn't image hurting my babies on purpose or in anger.
It takes ENORMOUS bravery for a dude to talk about these things. We just don't do that. Extremely powerful last 10 minutes. Watch until the end. God bless this guy. "TheImpactProjectPodcast" is actually Seth (No, thank YOU sir). Everyone should check out his channel and website.
Thank you ❤
You should “just do that”
Funny, you think it's different for a woman to talk about?
I wish more men would and could talk about it happens to boy’s too
@@nikstar1313I felt the same. Not in a nasty way at all, but the way he worded it just seems like he needs to speak himself.
28:45 - No, a ten year old freezing when being touched by an adult who has spent months grooming him is not giving consent, and my heart breaks for Seth that he ever had to carry the burden of having "allowed" this to occur.
I'm not in a place where I can share my story, and may never be willing or able to do so as Seth has so courageously done here, but I find his story so relatable that I am having to listen in ten minute increments.
Thank you, Seth, for sharing your experience, strength and hope, and thank you, Mark, for platforming Seth's story.
Exactly!!! Freezing is a known survival response. Same as fight or flight.
As a mother I just want to give this man a mom hug. You are so strong and brave! I pray that you always have this strength and bravery. Your babies are so lucky to have you as a Dad!!
As a mother, it broke my heart when he talked about lying on the floor of his room crying for hours after his mom beat him & all he wanted was for her to come in, hug him & tell him she loves him. I just want to hold that little boy, comfort him, wipe his tears & be a safe, motherly place for him to be a 5 year old child. 💔
Imagine the thousands of viewers standing behind Mark at the end of the video; offering Seth a hug and thanking him for sharing his story. What an incredible lesson in perseverance. Seth, the work you are doing is so important. You are a true hero!
Seth, God bless you.
I'm sorry for all of the pain you've had to endured.
You are a light for other's.
I can't wait to buy your book.
You are so much more than your past.
@@ms_trial That's a really lovely thought/idea 🤍
I have watched hundreds of SWU interviews and I can’t remember anyone as brave as this man. I am blown away. You are incredible Seth.
That means so much to me. Thank you ❤
So many brave people on this page. Seth at the top
@@TheImpactProjectPodcastwatching from South Africa. Thank you for giving us hope ❤
You are amazing!@@TheImpactProjectPodcast
@@TheImpactProjectPodcastI drive 2 hours to work. I listen to these on my drives. When you finished I drove the final 30 min in total silence. I wept for you. While many will site different things that make a person powerful- our power is always rooted in our voice. Your voice shook me to my core. Keep speaking your truth. As a single mom who was so affectionate with my son I found such solace in all of the hugs, nurturing and gentleness I offered to him and I wanted to scoop your little boy self up and hug you too.
I've relatively recently found a therapist. Trauma is a spectrum, and mine is on the opposite end to Seths and many others. The therapy sessions however are still not easy, and leave me exhausted and sad at times. But watching a man who knows more pain than I can imagine speak so openly about his neglect and his trauma is inspiring, and fills me with hope for my own future. Being able to draw comparisons about our lives and how we feel within them helps me to feel less scared and alone. Thank you, Seth.
We are so proud of Seth such an honor to call him a friend. 💪🏻
I don’t know this man but wow what a light for this world.
He is a remarkable human being.
@@rebekahhall5346 He's one of the toughest men we've interviewed.
Wow! Impressive. God's got you in His arms, Seth.
@@johnnyringo0506what a wonderful omnipotent god to put an innocent child through all this bullshit.
This guy is a freaking hero. A real hero.
💯💯💯💯
thank you so much
Wow! This is the epitome of what a REAL man looks like! To be able to thoroughly vocalize SA so vividly, with no shame, and not have victimized himself in life is just amazing! You are a chosen one Seth! Keep pushing, never give up!! May God bless you always!!
If God gave a shit none of that would have happened in the first place.
@@pr00de Lol, wow! If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all! Try to enjoy the rest of your day ROBoT! This will be the only response you receive from me.
👏👏👏 this!!!
Seth, I am so sorry that you have had to endure hell on earth. You saved so many other little boys from being abused. You are a hero!
It takes a strong man to keep it together while telling of the horrors but cry when he speaks of his happiness.
Omg this man’s story is gut wrenching. The fact that he survived. No child should have ever had to endure this torture. 😢😢😢
and seth is doing so much for others. these stories need to be told need to be heard it is the only way can stop this or at least minimize it. the abuse of children is so rampant.
As a man who has also suffered from molestation,I applaud you for being so strong and changing the outcome of your life.
Seth I am so unbelievably proud of you for telling your story and helping others to be healed.
I applaud him majorly but i want to applaud his wife majorly too for standing next to this man. Your family is so beautiful and i am so proud of you.
Like my dad would always say, in a marriage, behind a strong man is an even stronger woman.
Seth is the definition of a survivor. His strength is amazing. What a powerful story.
What I admire most about Seth’s journey is his decision to live. And to make his life worth living.
What a powerful statement to say that “childhood trauma is the most public leading health cost to the public.”
Hearing Seth speak of his wife & children has me 😭 I’m happy to know he’s found the love he deserves.. I’m just blown away by this story & his strength. I’ll be watching for his book release
An hour and a half interview where Mark barely speaks 20 words at best....Not an interview actually, but a heartbreaking monologue. When he mentioned the name of that police officer, I knew he had meant so much to Seth in such a pivotal moment in his life...😢 All it takes is one person, at the right time and in the right place to completely change the course of someone's entire existence. You have so many reasons to be proud of yourself and being so open and owning your feelings and weaknesses out for the world to hear is so brave! God bless you!
For those new to the channel, when Mark doesn’t speak, IT’S GOOD.
The red pill discussions and the Rebecca series are interesting to say the least.😅
I'm new, what does that mean lol
I like when he talks a little
Yesssss
They story teller is 💯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@@JamieHayes6982 Me2
Thousands of raw, sad & emotional interviews I’ve watched on this channel but this one had me ugly crying right along with him during Seth’s story. You ARE a light, man, making a difference in the world! Im so proud of you and the life you’ve made from the ashes of your childhood.
This is hands down the most impactful/horriffic/inspiring interview i have EVER seen.
What a FCKN BADASS!!!!
Seth is F'n hero!!!!!!❤💪🏾💪🏾
I’ve never cried and prayed for someone so much that I don’t know. Seth, I’m so sorry that everyone failed you.
@@delilahluau7267 I agree.
He didn’t fail himself though, that’s the most important thing to recognize
@@beckee6282Amen.
I think this might be the most compelling interview I've ever seen on SWU. Which is saying a lot since I've probably sat through over 100 of them. I could feel the emotions building for those final few minutes. And my soul must have shattered multiple times when he broke. Our children need to be on the forefront and protected more than anything...including our borders.
Fucking 💯
Wow thank you
This is beyond moving. Ive watched a lot of these and wow...this guy is bravery.
I'm 65 years old and I also was abused by my father and grandfather. My mother didn't stop it. She is an immigrant and didn't know anyone except for dads family.
I have recovered from the mental anguish. It's been a journey for my mental health. I've learned how to raise the serotonin, dopamine and all of the needed chemicals in my brain. I wish I had learned at an earlier age how to transmute this shit. But better late than never.
It's pretty simple really. But I am consistent. I walk the beach each morning at sunrise. I listen to music instead of news, I dance while doing the dishes, I connect with friends and family who love me and support my journey, I meditate (not as hard as it sounds). I make it a priority to self care. It's not an option anymore.
I don't drink excessively anymore. I don't use narcotics anymore. I don't have the food addiction anymore and as a result I've lost 90 lbs in 4 years
I feel better about myself and the world at present. Even though it seems all is falling around me.
I've been to the mountaintop of forgiveness by divine intervention. Another story for another time. But as a result I don't have feelings of anger anymore.
Ps. It's not a religion thing as I am not religious.
I'm just here to say it's possible to recover from horrible shit that happens to some people. I win
How brave of you to share your experience. I'm so glad you have come through those tragic events a stronger, happier person. Yes, you win!
Damn!! You win!! Flawless victory.
Beautiful.
I’m 30 and learning to do this. Thank you for sharing your journey❤️🩹
Good for you! Never to old to heal and let that anger go…..it does the soul some good
Did he say 30 years old? My god. He is the strongest and most inspirational human being I’ve ever heard of. Talk about turning your pain into strength and trauma into the tool that is necessary to help others and himself. Amazing Seth.
Thank you so much ❤
Looks mid 40s but that's what trauma does. Ages you 😢
@@TheImpactProjectPodcast of course! Keep your head up! You’re a hero to your self and your wife and your kids 💪💪
@@Shelly-lz9tm unnecessary.
@@Shelly-lz9tmhe doesn’t look in his 40s, it’s his maturity and facial hair if he does to you.
He IS A BRIGHT LIGHT!!! This was so disturbing to listen to but his courage and honesty kept me listening. Thanks Mark and Seth for exposing child trauma. I'm looking forward to his book 📚
Sexual predators are very smart, calculating and manipulative and also charismatic just like Seth says and they are hiding in plain sight.. Teaching your children good and bad touch is so important !!
I'm not religious at all, but i find quotes from the Bible fascinating, and this quote really defines what Seth is doing here:
"Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, for the light makes everything visible." Ephesians 5:11-14
I've never heard that one. Amen 🙏🏼
Amen
Thank you so much for sharing this passage!
You believe in god after listening to this? Fuck outta here
God bless you brother you are not alone
I watch SWU interviews daily, but this one has left me completely speechless. It’s so powerful and moving. Thank you, Seth and Mark.
This was stunning - probably the hardest one of Marks interviews to ride out. I held it together the entire awful story until his grandmothers “my baby” and I just lost it. What incredible courage.
That part usually gets me pretty good.
Same reaction, it got me!
Very brave young man!!!
It’s incredible how this man’s biggest pain seems to come from what happened to his friends and not him. God Bless him.
as a child SA survivor due to parental neglect - you are doing amazing. keep going!
I have watched hundreds of Soft White Underbelly interviews and have never been brought to tears until Seth's interview. Thank you Seth for your courage, strength and overcoming every obstacle a young innocent child could face.
Same here.
Me too😢
Same…
Me too. He got me in tears. Seth, you are a true inspiration.
Truely one of the most moving interviews I’ve ever watched. Seth you deserve all the happiness and love in the world.
Omg 😢 no child should ever endure this. You are so strong and brave for facing this as you have and telling the world your story.
Seth.... I'm up at 4:30am finishing up your story. Thank you sweetheart. You are the epitome of a hero. Bless you and your family❤. You do belong!
thank you so much
Please share his book when it is published. What a story of strength and resilience. You are a miracle and i am so proud of you. Your family is so beautiful and you deserve it.
This is such a powerful story. Seth is stronger than he realizes, to have survived such horrors and come out alive & happy.
WHAT A HUMAN BEING THIS GUY IS. You’ve gained all the respect with this interview Seth. All the respect.
This is one of the most impactful, descriptive, brave, and insightful stories I've ever heard here on SWU! Seth, you're so damn brave and resilient and I have so much respect for you. I hope you're still getting support. Keep on man, you're making a difference and setting an example! Hugs
“When you go through these kinds of experiences in life; when you walk into a room, you don’t belong anywhere. You don’t belong.” I’ve never been able to verbalize it, but he just perfectly described how I’ve felt my entire life. Never feeling “right”. Our stories are very similar. My heart breaks for him, and for anyone who understands.
I am so sorry.❤
Exactly! Not belonging anywhere.
I’m so glad to hear Mondo is DEAD!
Seth you are so brave and strong. Can’t wait to get your book one day. ❤
By far the most heartbreaking yet compelling story I’ve witnessed on SWU. Be proud of yourself, Seth. The world needs you.
Seth. You have to be one of the strongest people I’ve ever heard talk. Not just for surviving, but for breaking the cycle by being the loving parent you needed. For sharing your story in such uncomfortable detail, that the voiceless can be better understood by the world. For rolemodelling what it means to pause and sit with your pain, your emotions and gratitude.
You are such an inspiration to me.
I hope you can forgive yourself for not reporting Mondo sooner. Children need supportive adults to teach them how to navigate life. Your support taught you that abuse and pain was normal.
One of the most powerful things you can become in this life is a cycle breaker. When you are shown only abuse and pain as a defenseless child, you overcome it and become someone who loves deeply and protects and stands up for others instead of letting fear and hate destroy you. You turned your story into something really beautiful. Your story will stay with me always.
The cycle stops with us as parents. We’re with you, Seth.
Thank you for becoming vulnerable and sharing your story Seth.
Thank you for watching and for your support ❤
@@TheImpactProjectPodcastI know I’m just some random guy on UA-cam but I’m so proud of you for coming so far given the circumstances you were raised in.
This man is quite honestly the bravest person I’ve ever heard on SWU. I hope he has peace and love in his life now. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Thank you for sharing your story.
SETH - You took your misfortune and turned it into an enormously helpful, even life saving crusade. You're a strong man that's earned all the happiness you'll have going forward. I never shed a tear watching SWU until your story.
I've never wanted any other person to experience peace, joy and healthy old age as I do this man.
What hit me hard was the beginning of , "do you like video games?"
A child once said to me, "he let me play video games on his phone"
I'll never forget that" it hit my memory when it was mentioned here.
Crying is healing, Seth. We've all fallen in love with you Seth. Take good care of yourself. Love to all the people who helped you.
Seth, I doubt if you will read this, but I want to thank you for being so brave. People don't like to talk about childhood sexual abuse because it is horrific, but talking about it is the best way to help and protect people.
I read everything. Thank you for listening, for your comment and for your support. It means a lot to me. Thank you and you’re absolutely correct in your statement. ❤
Wow Seth! You have more to offer this world than anyone! I didn't wish what you went through on anyone. But you are the strongest and look at you now! I look forward to what you have coming in the future. Thank you sincerely for hanging in there and sharing this! Bless you and your family sir!
Seth, I am so proud of you. My SA story isn’t as horrific as yours, but I am so proud of you for sharing your story. I love you, mister. ❤ THANK YOU!!!!🙏🏾
This man is my hero!
I cried during most of his testimony.
Seth, you have no idea the positive impact your testimony will make on those who have gone through the same thing.
This interview really got to me. When Mark said, "Talking about it is helpful," it really hit home.
This guy is Brave as hell !
Love from Amsterdam ❤
I never ever ever comment but this guy! How brave! How fn brave! You are courageous! You are blessed! You are necessary! You are loved! You are respected! You are strong! And your wife and kids are the absolute without a doubt luckiest people in the world! Hold tight to your peace and know that you have a purpose! Thank you so much sir for being so brave! And thank you to your wife for weathering the storm so that you can be of service to toooo many young kids going through the same thing! Continue to heal! It’s a life long journey! Stay focused! Cry! Laugh! Love! All we can do in this life. May God keep you strong!
This P. Is sickening but the mom wtf😢
Seeing him cry made me cry. To Seth, I admire your bravery with telling your story and wish nothing but love, light, and healing for you and your family
This channel has literally left my jaw on the floor. This interview is mind-blowing
You never let him steal your humanity. God bless you for sharing your experience, strength and hope.
Only 10 years that man got? Wow, they should've put that man under the prison. I have a niece who has been through this with her father and her step grandfather. Each of them were sentenced 30 something years including extended supervision and 23 or 24 years prison time
I have a lot of respect of Seth for putting a stop to others being sexually abused. I was abused as a kid and it leaves life scars. Seth is one of the strongest men I have heard retell his experiences. Seths story is why it is important for a young boy to have a father active in his life.
Thank you for the courage it took to speak.
1:13:02 we are ALL blown away with your composure as that 15 year old kid and even more so now as a grown man. Inspiring bravery.
This story produced some of the most primal sorrow, empathy, and emotion I’ve ever experienced from SWU. Seth, thank you for sharing your story. Your bravery is greatly appreciated.
Yes, me too
Seth, you are the bravest man I’ve ever seen. Child neglect and child abuse, topped with molestation. I often think back to times when I was growing up and felt both neglected and abused, but nothing that comes close to what you went through. Not even remotely close. It is sad that a healthy percentage of kids have either negligent parents or abusive parents. Drug use, insecurities and self-loathing, or a lack of the “ability” to care make some people awful parents. You’ve been through the worst, but that also makes you the perfect candidate to be the best. The best husband, the best father, and the best example to others of how best to live life. Thank you for sharing your story.
One of the saddest things in the world to me is how little kids wet the bed when they’re being abused. It makes me start to cry just thinking about it. It’s just not fair.
Seth I hope you can feel the collective hug of the SWU community. Your resilience and strength is masterful.
Seth’s graphic and detailed story took me back to the moment my life was never the same. He is a warrior that never gave up. Your vulnerability is so relatable…your story will help so many people.
This is the toughest one I have watched, but it is a flashcard for people damaged as children that you can get help, you do deserve happiness and you can live a happy,, productive life - just put one foot in front of the other and get back up when you get knocked down. His wife and kids are a perfect example of synchronicity. You will help many, Seth, and Thank you for being brave and making me cry. I would like to hug you 🤗❤ and Mark for `getting it`. 🤗❤