Breaking the Silence on Male Sexual Abuse — with Kieron (Founder of Speak It Out)

This week on The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re joined by Kieron, a survivor, advocate, and founder of Speak It Out — a charity dedicated to raising awareness of male sexual abuse and starting crucial conversations with boys in schools. From the ages of 6 to 16, Kieron experienced sexual abuse. It wasn’t until he was 27 years old that he finally got the help he needed through therapy. That journey has shaped his mission: not just encouraging men to talk about their trauma, but also introducing preventative measures — by ensuring that boys grow up knowing they are part of the conversation on sexual safety too. Through Speak It Out, Kieron visits schools and creates safe spaces for boys to hear the message that: Abuse can happen to them too, not just to girls They are not alone Speaking out is a strength, not a weakness His work is challenging stigma, reshaping narratives, and ensuring that boys and men know their voices matter.

In this episode, we cover:

💡 Kieron’s journey from silence to healing through therapy

🗣️ Why prevention starts with talking to boys, not just protecting girls

📚 The mission of Speak It Out and how it’s changing school conversations

⚡ The importance of breaking stigma around male survivors of abuse

❤️ Why every man and boy deserves to know they’re not alone

Kieron shares:

“For too long, boys have been left out of the conversation around sexual safety. That silence costs lives.”

“Healing came when I finally spoke up — and that’s why I want every boy to know they can too.”

“Prevention starts with awareness. If we can talk to boys early, we can change the story before it even begins.”

Why you’ll want to listen: You care about protecting children and breaking cycles of abuse You want to understand the realities male survivors face You believe in prevention, not just intervention You want to hear a raw, powerful story of resilience and purpose

https://www.speakitout.org/

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https://thefoundrycic.org.uk/

https://truuman.io/30-days/