Episode 2
Betrayal
At six, my life turned into a nightmare as my uncle began disguising abuse as rough play. My pleas to my grandmother went unheard, trapping me in repeated cycles of assault. Another uncle continued the pattern, reinforcing my belief that adults wouldn’t protect me. Things worsened with my father, whose drunken behavior and twisted declarations of love left deep scars. My brother's manipulation and threats added another layer of betrayal, distorting my understanding of love and trust. I poured myself into education and work, determined to escape. Counseling forced me to face buried memories, but it was essential for healing. Despite the challenges of reconnecting with family after my mother's stroke, I found strength in sharing my story. My journey is one from darkness to resilience, seeking solace not just for myself but for others who walk a similar path.
Narrator: Mikey Robins
Mikey Robins
Mikey spent seven years behind the microphone as host of Triple J’s National breakfast show before becoming a team leader on the iconic Good News Week.
In 2011 he entertained the troops in Afghanistan and in 2013 was MC for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet’s public talk at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.
Mikey’s co-authored the books Three Beers and a Chinese Meal (with Helen Razer) and Big Man’s World (with Tony Squires and The Sandman) and written columns for The Daily Telegraph, GQ and Men’s Style. His third book, Seven Deadly Sins and One Very Naughty Fruit – a fascinating, funny and downright bizarre survey of culinary oddities was published by Simon & Schuster in 2018, followed by Reprehensible: Polite Histories of Bad Behaviour – released in 2020 & his most recent work, Idiots, Follies & Misadventures – released in July 2023. He is a fan of the South Sydney Rabbitohs.