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The Tom's Talks Podcast is a place where we speak to a vast array of people from different walks of life and find out what makes them them. We will speak about their unique journey and delve into the highs and the lows which ultimately define them. 

He was 8 years old when the abuse started.

In this episode of the Tom’s Talks Podcast, Ryan Gadsby shares the full story of how he was groomed, manipulated, and abused by his stepfather — someone he trusted as a role model.

What makes this conversation so powerful is how normal everything seemed on the outside.

From gifts and attention… to control, fear, and silence.

This isn’t just a story — it’s something every parent and young person needs to hear.

If you take one thing from this episode, let it be awareness.

⚠️ Sensitive topics:
Child abuse, grooming, mental health, suicide

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