The Survivors
By Thomas Durham
Welcome to the community! 😊
This podcast is for people who have lived through abuse.
I've called this show The Survivors because I believe people who continue to thrive, despite their traumatic experiences, are Survivors; and their is strength in that.
Your host is Thomas Durham, a survivor of child & sexual abuse.
The SurvivorsMar 12, 2023
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01:19:22
Uncovering the Truth: My Journey Through Childhood Abuse, Part 1 | The Survivors, EP 18
In Episode 18, "Uncovering the Truth: My Journey Through Childhood Abuse, Part 1", Thomas shares his personal story of surviving and healing from early childhood abuse. Through candid and vulnerable conversations, he tells his story in detail (from when he was born to current day), and the journey to recovery. Listeners will gain insight and understanding into the complexities of childhood abuse, and find inspiration and hope in the host's journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Mar 12, 202301:19:22
Navigating Relationships After Abuse: Hidden Tactics of Abusers | The Survivors - EP17
In episode 17 of The Survivors, Thomas Durham shares his insights on relationships and love after experiencing child and sexual abuse. He discusses the challenges that survivor’s face when trying to build and maintain healthy relationships, and sheds light on the hidden tactics that abusers use to gain power and control over their victims. Thomas also provides an update on his own life, and how he has been working towards healing and moving forward. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has experienced abuse and is seeking guidance on how to navigate relationships in a healthy and positive way.
Mar 05, 202359:37
I Feel Like Everyone Is Against Me | EP16, The Survivors
Thomas discusses how he feels like everyone is against him (as if the world is his enemy). He talks about how his experience of child abuse & sexual abuse likely led him to these feelings.
Oct 23, 202253:28
Twitch’s Top Streamer Abused By Her Spouse - The Survivors, EP15
Thomas has an emergency episode as Amouranth, one of Twitch’s top streamers, breaks on stream as she faced spousal abuse live on air. The response from the Twitch community was helpful by some, disgusting by many. Thomas discusses the misogyny the exists on the twitch platform and to women in abusive situations.
Oct 17, 202240:56
This Is What My Low Looks Like (As A Child Abuse Survivor) - The Survivors, EP 14
Thomas discusses some challenges he is facing with his mental health. He goes into detail on how his experience of child abuse impacts the low points in his life.
Oct 02, 202250:14
How Child Abuse Impacted My Romantic Relationships, EP 13 - The Survivors
In episode 13 of the Survivors Podcast Thomas discusses personal stories and topics that describe how his child hood abuse impacted his romantic relationships. Many negative outcomes occurred, although through these lessons he gained the skills to have a healthy relationship and is now on the path to building something with someone. Host: Thomas Durham, survivor of seven years of child abuse.
Aug 29, 202256:43
A Child Abuse Survivor On How To Start A Business From Nothing - The Survivors, EP12
Thomas, a child abuse survivor, discusses how to start a business from nothing and covers the following topics. Quick recap of his life and why he’s creditable to speak on the subject, the luck he’s received in life, how to start a business, what is business, how to create your product or service, getting your first customer, and how to continuously improve.
Aug 21, 202201:27:35
How A Child Abuse Survivor Used Trauma To Find Success In Business - The Survivors, EP 11
In episode 11 of The Survivors Podcast, Thomas discusses how he was able to use his childhood abuse trauma to create a successful business. He discusses the way in which that contributed to his business achievements. Also, he speaks on how you can use your trauma to create a business.
Aug 14, 202247:11
How I Repaired My Relationship With The Opposite Sex - The Survivors, EP10
In episode 10 of the survivors podcast Thomas discusses his child hood abuse and trauma that led to a bias towards women and how he was able to rebuild a healthy relationship. This episode will be helpful for anyone who experienced neglect or abuse from a specific gender and are looking to come to terms with that and make amends.
Jul 31, 202259:01
18 Things You Should Know About Child Abuse Survivors - The Survivors, EP9
Thomas discusses what you should know about child abuse survivors. If you’re survivor, you will definitely relate to a lot of points. Thomas is a child abuse survivor and these are his first hand accounts that determined the 18 things you should know.
Jul 17, 202201:22:32
How To Find Strength In Experiencing Child Abuse - The Survivors, EP8
In this podcast Thomas discusses how he was able to find strength in his experience of child abuse. He talks about the state of child abuse in media, what it means to feel strong, and vulnerabilities we need to be aware of. Host: Thomas Durham, Child Abuse Survivor.
Jul 10, 202259:58
Overcoming A Decade Of Depression - The Survivors EP7
In episode 7 of The Survivors, Thomas discusses his decade long battle with depression. He talks about how it started, what it was like in that state, and how he overcame his depression. He also briefly speaks on how his experience with depression impacts his life today. Host: Thomas Durham, child abuse survivor.
Jul 03, 202259:58
How I Escaped My Extremely Abusive Step Parent - The Survivors EP6
Episode 6 of The Survivors details Thomas Durham’s escape from his step mother that abused him as a child from the age of 5 to 12. Thomas starts the discussion off with the background (the how, what, where, why, who). Followed by how he was able to build the courage to escape, and he breakdowns the day he runs away with his younger brother. This episode discusses sensitive topic matter, please be advised. Host: child abuser survivor, Thomas Durham.
Jun 26, 202201:25:01
Two Child Abuse Survivors Discuss Overcoming the Darkness - The Survivors EP5 with Denise Brown
Today I speak with the excellent Denise Brown, author of Transcending Darkness, and woah, if you should listen to one episode, this is it. We discussed our struggles with our child abuse trauma, how it impacted our adult life, and the ways we use our past for goodness. We both had the same profound event of a higher power speaking to us when we thought it was all over. I had no clue this was a commonality between survivors, and well, listen now, as it stunned us both. “God spoke to me at the lowest point in my life”.
Mar 30, 202252:04
How Therapy Changed My Life As A Child Abuse Survivor - The Survivors EP4
Hey there! I'm Thomas, a child abuse survivor. I haven't posted in about a year, and Woah! I'm genuinely humbled by all of the people listening. I was pleasantly surprised by how many of you tuned in, and you motivated me to record. In episode 4, I talk about how therapy changed my life in the last 12 months. In detail, I document where I've been and how the previous year has gone. It's been a transformational year, and I'm proud to share that.
Dec 08, 202138:51
How Experiencing Traumatic Events Can Easily Lead To Addiction - The Survivors EP3
EPISODE 3
In Episode 3 of The Survivors Podcast, we have a conversation about the impact traumatic events can have on the mind & which may ultimately lead to addiction. Thomas opens up about his childhood abuse & how that formed an addictive behaviour at a very young age of 12 years old.
Host: Child Abuse Survivor, Thomas Durham.
WARNING: I will speak about physical, sexual, & emotional abuse. Addiction & topics that are disturbing by nature. Viewer discretion is advised.
Dec 29, 202034:18
The First Time I Was Abused As A Child - The Survivors EP2
EPISODE 2
Documenting the first time I was abused at the young age of five. In episode 2 of The Survivors, we talk about how my family became connected with an abusive person, the early warning signs I saw as a child, and sharing my first experience with child abuse.
Host: Child Abuse Survivor, Thomas Durham.
WARNING: I will speak about physical, sexual, & emotional abuse. Addiction & topics that are disturbing by nature. Viewer discretion is advised.
Oct 24, 202001:12:10
Opening Up About My Childhood Abuse - The Survivors EP1
EPISODE 1
Setting the Survivors podcast stage, including my intentions creating the show, giving you background on who I am, & revealing my cruel childhood experience.
Host: Child Abuse Survivor, Thomas Durham.
WARNING: I will speak about physical, sexual, & emotional abuse. Addiction & topics that are disturbing by nature. Viewer discretion is advised.
Oct 18, 202027:01