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How One Father Turned Trauma into Triumph (2)
Think healing from childhood trauma is impossible? Betsy Wurzel and Steven Eichenblatt prove it’s not—through truth, courage, and forgiveness.
In this heartfelt interview, Betsy Wurzel speaks with Steven Eichenblatt, author of Pretend They Are Dead: A Father’s Search for the Truth, about transforming trauma into triumph through courage, forgiveness, and self-awareness. Steven’s memoir became a #1 Amazon bestseller in both New Releases: Dysfunctional Families and Lawyer & Judge Biographies, sharing a raw look into emotional pain and resilience.
Steven revealed the title’s chilling origin—advice once given to his biological father, Allen Nestlé, by a psychiatrist. He recounted abandonment, emotional hardship, and years of silence that shaped his understanding of survival. Together, Betsy and Steven explored how unresolved childhood wounds can shadow adulthood and limit our ability to connect. They discussed how the 1960s and 1970s often silenced abuse survivors, especially women who felt pressured to endure harmful behavior. Steven emphasized choosing not to remain a victim but to reclaim one’s story and live victoriously.
One haunting revelation came when Steven described witnessing a fatal crash at sixteen—only to learn decades later that the victim was his father. Writing Pretend They Are Dead forced him to confront buried memories yet ultimately freed him to move forward with compassion and strength. Betsy praised the memoir as raw, emotional, and deeply inspiring. “This was a page-turner,” she shared. “I laughed, I cried, and I wanted to hug young Steven.”
🎧 Listen now as Betsy Wurzel and Steven Eichenblatt share how facing pain with honesty and support can lead to healing and hope.
About the Author: Steven Eichenblatt is a graduate of Florida State University and the University of Florida College of Law. A practicing attorney and father of five, he has spent more than 30 years advocating for children as a pro bono guardian ad litem and representing families of 9/11 first responders.
👉 Betsy thanks Steven Eichenblatt for sharing his extraordinary story of courage and compassion. 💡 At Passionate World Talk Radio, we believe real conversations matter.
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