Ep 3 – When Love First Found Me: Celta, Purpose, and the Pain of Sudden Loss

💔 “In Celta’s eyes, I finally saw my worth. But at home, I was nothing.”After graduating from Georgia Tech, Bruce returns home hoping for support—only to find criticism, indifference, and deep emotional neglect. In this pivotal chapter of Three Times A Victim, Bruce shares how volunteering at a state hospital sparks his path toward mental health work—and how a young woman named Celta transforms his sense of self.🌱 For the first time, Bruce is truly seen, loved, and chosen. In Celta’s presence, he feels like more than the shame and silence he grew up with—he feels cherished. But just as love begins to heal old wounds, tragedy strikes. On New Year’s Day, Celta dies suddenly, and Bruce is left shattered.⚖️ This episode explores identity, grief, and the power of being truly loved. It’s about how one person’s gaze can change everything—and how their loss can define the path forward.—📘 Read the full memoir:bit.ly/ThreeTimesAVictimBook🌐 All links + platforms:linktr.ee/brucewhealton🎧 YouTube Playlist:YouTube Podcast Playlist—#ThreeTimesAVictim #MemoirPodcast #LoveAndLoss #TraumaHealing #NarrativeTherapy #ToxicShame #MentalHealthJourney #SurvivorVoices