Charlamagne tha God Opens Up About His Depression & Childhood Trauma!

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May 27, 2024

In this engaging conversation, Charlamagne tha God, co-host of ‘The Breakfast Club’ and bestselling author, opens up about his tumultuous past. He shares his struggles with childhood trauma, including a difficult relationship with his father and experiences of molestation. Charlamagne discusses the challenges of anxiety and depression, revealing how being fired multiple times shaped him. Eager to heal, he emphasizes the importance of therapy in his journey and advocates for mental health awareness, showing resilience in the face of his personal battles.

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Father's Infidelity

Charlamagne tha God's father had infidelity issues, impacting his view on relationships.
He initially tried to emulate a "player" persona due to his father's influence.

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Childhood Molestation

Charlamagne tha God was molested by an older woman at eight years old.
This experience led to people-pleasing tendencies and the need for validation.

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Troubled Youth

Charlamagne tha God's troubled youth involved disciplinary problems starting in middle school.
Bullying led to his involvement with drugs and a 45-day jail sentence.

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