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Tony Kemp: The Full Story

May 31, 2026 / 00:57

This episode discusses the impact of domestic violence on children, featuring a personal account of trauma and PTSD. The conversation includes experiences of witnessing abuse and its long-term effects.

The guest shares their story of growing up in a violent household, describing the trauma of seeing their father beat their mother. They reflect on how this experience led to a diagnosis of PTSD.

Key moments include the guest's realization of their feelings towards their parents, particularly their mother, who exhibited defiance during the abuse. The emotional turmoil of wanting to protect their mother while feeling helpless is highlighted.

The episode emphasizes the lasting effects of childhood trauma and the importance of addressing these issues for healing and understanding.

TL;DR

A personal account of childhood trauma from witnessing domestic violence and its lasting effects.

Episode

0:57
00:00:00
Mate, you don't know me from a [ __ ]
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bar of soap. So, you know, be really
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careful what you say. All right? Cuz I
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haven't told anyone.
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>> What impact does it have on a child
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seeing like seeing your mom get get
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beaten up by your dad?
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>> Oh, it's trauma Mate, it's it's
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traumatic, you know? It's um
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it's it's hard to describe. And again,
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like in 2013 when that all came tumbling
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down that that wall came tumbling down,
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it was something that I had to deal
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with. I got I got diagnosed with PTSD,
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[music]
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and it was all around watching my dad
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beat my mom up. And I always thought it
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was I had a hatred for my father, but I
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I was actually worked out that it was
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for my mother.
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Cuz my mother was a little bit like me,
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you know? [music] She would she would
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say,
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"Come on then, kill me."
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You know what I mean? And I'd be yelling
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out, "No, stop." [music] And she'd be
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going, "No, no." And I'd be saying,
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"Stop, Mom. Stop." You know, "Be quiet."
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And she would continue to say it. It's I
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wouldn't wish it on any kid, to be
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brutally honest.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most emotional
  • 75
    Most heartbreaking
  • 70
    Most dramatic
  • 65
    Most intense

Episode Highlights

  • The Impact of Trauma
    Witnessing domestic violence can lead to long-lasting psychological effects, including PTSD.
    “It's trauma, mate, it's hard to describe.”
    @ 00m 15s
    May 31, 2026
  • A Child's Perspective
    A child's experience of domestic violence shapes their feelings towards their parents.
    “I always thought it was hatred for my father, but it was actually for my mother.”
    @ 00m 36s
    May 31, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • It's trauma, mate, it's hard to describe.
    Tony Kemp: The Full Story
  • Come on then, kill me.
    Tony Kemp: The Full Story
  • I wouldn't wish it on any kid, to be brutally honest.
    Tony Kemp: The Full Story

Key Moments

  • Childhood Trauma00:15
  • PTSD Diagnosis00:27
  • Mother's Defiance00:42

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