Ep 2. Childhood Rape: Male Survivors

In season 8 episode 2 of Iyanla, Fix My Life, the focus is on male survivors of childhood rape. Iyanla Vanzant, the host of the show, sits down with three men: LaDarius, Kamaal, and Terrell. Each of these men has experienced rape during childhood, and they all speak candidly about their experiences and how they have affected their lives.

LaDarius was raped by a woman he trusted when he was just 10 years old. He has spent his life trying to keep this a secret from everyone around him, including his wife. Kamaal was raped by a man in his neighborhood when he was 11 years old. He has been struggling with depression and anxiety ever since. Terrell was raped multiple times by a female family member and kept quiet about it for years. He has recently come forward and wants to learn how to move forward from this traumatic experience.

Throughout the episode, Iyanla listens intently to each of their stories and provides guidance on how to move forward. She helps them confront their feelings of shame and guilt, and encourages them to trust themselves and others again. They participate in individual and group therapies, where they are empowered to express themselves and their emotions, and that their experiences do not define who they are. Iyanla also educates them on the importance of forgiveness and self-love, and how it is important in order to move forward.

As the episode progresses, each of the men begin to make progress in their healing journey. They work on rebuilding relationships with friends and family, and also reach out to other male survivors of rape. They realize that they are not alone in their experiences, and that it is possible to heal and move forward.

Overall, this episode of Iyanla, Fix My Life showcases the importance of addressing and healing from sexual trauma. It is important to understand that both men and women can be victims of rape, and it's okay to ask for help in healing. Iyanla Vanzant provides a safe space for these men to open up and confront their experiences, and provides valuable guidance on how to move forward in a positive manner. This episode serves as a reminder that everyone has the strength to overcome the most difficult of experiences, and that healing is possible with the right support system.