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Tony Kemp: The Full Story

May 31, 2026 / 00:57

This episode discusses childhood trauma, PTSD, and domestic violence. The guest shares personal experiences of witnessing abuse and its lasting effects.

The conversation highlights the impact of seeing a parent being abused, specifically focusing on the trauma experienced by children. The guest recounts their own experiences of witnessing their father beat their mother, leading to a diagnosis of PTSD.

Key moments include the guest's reflections on their feelings towards their parents, revealing a complex relationship shaped by the violence they witnessed. They express the difficulty of processing these emotions and the desire to protect their mother during these incidents.

The episode emphasizes the long-term consequences of domestic violence on children and the importance of addressing such issues. The guest's candid sharing of their story aims to raise awareness about the effects of trauma.

TLDR

A guest shares their traumatic childhood experiences of witnessing domestic violence and its lasting impact on their mental health.

Episode

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Mate, you don't know me from a [ __ ] bar of soap. So, you know, be really careful what you say. All right? Cuz I
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haven't told anyone. >> What impact does it have on a child seeing like seeing your mom get get
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beaten up by your dad? >> Oh, it's trauma Mate, it's it's traumatic, you know? It's um
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it's it's hard to describe. And again, like in 2013 when that all came tumbling
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down that that wall came tumbling down, it was something that I had to deal with. I got I got diagnosed with PTSD,
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[music] and it was all around watching my dad beat my mom up. And I always thought it
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was I had a hatred for my father, but I I was actually worked out that it was for my mother.
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Cuz my mother was a little bit like me, you know? [music] She would she would say,
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"Come on then, kill me." You know what I mean? And I'd be yelling out, "No, stop." [music] And she'd be
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going, "No, no." And I'd be saying, "Stop, Mom. Stop." You know, "Be quiet."
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And she would continue to say it. It's I wouldn't wish it on any kid, to be
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brutally honest.

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Episode Highlights

  • Childhood Trauma Unveiled
    A powerful reflection on witnessing domestic violence and its lasting effects.
    “It's trauma, it's hard to describe.”
    @ 00m 15s
    May 31, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • Come on then, kill me.
    Tony Kemp: The Full Story
  • No, stop.
    Tony Kemp: The Full Story
  • I wouldn't wish it on any kid.
    Tony Kemp: The Full Story

Key Moments

  • Mother's Defiance00:42
  • Desperate Plea00:45
  • Childhood Trauma00:56