#50 Dad Shot Mum in Front of Me: Rawson Kirkhope on Surviving Domestic Violence & Living with C-PTSD

Content note: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, trauma, and PTSD, which may be distressing to some listeners. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or the equivalent in your region.Two years after appearing as the very first guest on The Bondi Podcast, Rawson Kirkhope returns to dive a bit deeper into his story.At just 13, Rawson witnessed his father shoot his mother. Decades later, he’s learning to live with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and using his voice to help others break cycles of trauma and silence.In this powerful conversation, we talk about:Growing up in a home defined by fear and violenceUnderstanding Complex PTSD and its lifelong impactHow trauma shaped his self-belief and relationshipsHealing through kinesiology, therapy, and communityFinding purpose through fitness, structure, and service to othersThis is a story of courage, recovery, and the power of taking ownership of your healing.🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.👉 Follow us on Instagram: @the_bondi_podcastSPONSOR OFFER FOR PODCAST LISTENERS - use referral code BONDI at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.SPONSOR OFFER FOR PODCAST LISTENERS - 10% off all CHIEF NUTRITION (@chief.nutrition) products using the following link - https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681