Mark Stibbe (Video) •Understanding Shame and Attachment in Childhood

In this conversation the author, Mark Stibbe shares his profound journey from a challenging early life marked by adoption and separation to his experiences in boarding school, where he faced emotional and physical challenges. He discusses the impact of shame and attachment issues stemming from his childhood, the complexities of relationships, and the vulnerability that led to experiences of abuse. Mark reflects on his disillusionment with organized religion and the transformative power of writing as a therapeutic tool in his healing process. His story is one of resilience, the search for love, and the quest for understanding and forgiveness. https://www.markstibbe.com/ Chapters 00:00Mark Stibbe's Early Life and Adoption Journey 03:05The Impact of Shame and Attachment Issues 06:17Boarding School Experience and Second Orphaning 08:59The Role of Pets in Childhood Attachment 11:48Resilience and the Absence of Unconditional Love 14:35Vulnerability to Abuse and the Complexity of Relationships 17:33The Effects of Sexual Abuse and Guilt 20:51Navigating the Aftermath of Abuse 23:44The Need for Healing and Understanding 33:40Understanding Guilt and Isolation in Abuse 37:31The Impact of Misbeliefs and Myths on Sexuality 40:42The Role of Family Secrets in Healing 51:06Faith and Spirituality: A Personal Journey 58:08The Hypocrisy of Religious Figures and Abuse 01:02:35The Therapeutic Power of Writing and Storytelling