Nathan Spiteri, an Australian filmmaker and advocate, candidly shares his journey through the pain of childhood abuse and its lingering effects. He discusses the complexity of attachment to his abuser and how he unwittingly perpetuated cycles of harm. Spiteri delves into the impact of trauma on his identity and relationships, contrasting traumatic experiences with typical adolescent life. The conversation also highlights the stigma surrounding male sexual abuse and the healing power of vulnerability, empathy, and storytelling.