Kyle Drossel is a 31-year-old man who has been through a lot. He recently found his way back to God, and that has helped him feel more at peace. He likes to spend his free time hiking and running, which helps him clear his head. But Kyle still struggles with relationships because of something that happened to him when he was 13. The assistant fire chief of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, someone he trusted, sexually assaulted him. This experience led Kyle down a bad path of using drugs and alcohol, but he's happy to say that he's sober now. He wants to help others who have gone through similar things, so he started a group called "Breaking the Silence." Kyle's goal is to help men feel comfortable talking about their problems and getting help. He hopes that by sharing his story, he can inspire others to do the same and create a community where men can support each other. Kyle also wants to spread awareness about the dangers of turning to drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with trauma, and he hopes that his story can help prevent others from going down the same path he did.

Contact info for Kyle:

• Facebook

• Facebook Group: “Breaking the Silence”

Other Links Mentioned:

• Article on Family Circus and the “Dotted Line” (NPR)

• Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County

•  Previous HFMSwMC podcast episode mentioned (links to Spotify):  

• Episode 47 - Three Word Challenge Update & The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Case Update

• Episode 63 - Update on the Menéndez case & my recent Charlotte interview

Other Helpful Links:

• MaleSurvivor.org - has an on-ine discussion board for survivors & more

• MenHealing.org - non-religious healing weekends across the US for Male CSA Survivors & more

Mike Chapman’s links:

• Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE

• Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid)

• Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp

• Mike’s Website

• Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with Mike

• Mike’s Story

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Please Note: The views and opinions expressed by guests of this podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them, their beliefs, or any entity they represent, by neither Mike Chapman nor Polar Life Consulting.

**Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening. 

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