S5 EP30: Julio's Story - I Witnessed A Murder At 8 Years Old!

from Well, That F*cked Me Up! Surviving Life Changing Events. · host Luke Colson and Kyle Wise

Send us Fan MailJulio Rivera is a writer and mental health advocate who has lived with bipolar disorder, CPTSD, and ADHD. When he was around eight years old, he witnessed a murder that triggered all his disorders. The murderer was his best friend's dad. Julio grew up in a very dangerous neighborhood in Brooklyn in the 80's, gangs, drugs, and violence were all around him. He was scared, and began a journey to rise above the danger, and take control of his fears.Now, decades on, Julio is a martial arts instructor, and is passionate about empowering people because of his own experiences with mental illness and trauma. His new book is out now, Internal Jiu Jitsu: How to Conquer Mind and Body Resistance by Giving Way.Book -https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/internal-jiu-jitsu-julio-angel-rivera/1147368101?ean=9781945783432Amazon - https://a.co/d/1PQtavfWebsite - InternalJiuJitsu.comInstagram - @InternalJiuJitsuYouTube - Internal Jiu JitsuSupport the show

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