#166 Fear, God and You with Abuse Survivor, Larry Doochin

<p>In this episode I talk to Larry Doochin, an abuse survivor, author and father. Larry has a wonderful view on life despite his past and now uses his experiences to help others. Below is and excerpt from his website https://lawrencedoochin.com/about.htm&nbsp;</p> <p>"I had a difficult time coming up with what I wanted to say in this section as I don't like promoting myself, especially after I spent many years with a strong ego. But I recognize that people want to see the humanity behind the words I write, so I hope some of my experiences can serve as a helpful example for others who may have similar traumas, experiences, doubts, or fears. &nbsp;First, I try to serve God and a higher good in all that I do. Sometimes I am more successful than others, but I don’t fall into any guilt around it. This service is not done out of some obligation but out of immense joy. I don't know exactly why this is the case, but I am very grateful it is. So I love God and life truly with all of my heart, mind, body, and soul. &nbsp;&nbsp;I also deeply love my wife Janice and our children. I am grateful for the love and compassion they have showed me through some difficult healing times where I went through long periods of fear, anger, and depression. My family has grounded me in this life, which is what I needed to bridge the worldly and the spiritual. They have been my mirrors and my teachers, as I have done the same for them, and we are lucky that we are all individually committed to growing and being the best version of ourselves. &nbsp;My life has consisted of a lot of growth and awakening to a greater reality of who I truly am in God. I went through a long journey of emotional and spiritual healing that had its start in sexual abuse by my mother. This abuse had severe ramifications as to how I saw myself, as I came out of it with a large amount of shame, guilt, fear, and self-judgment. I also had highly distorted views of love, especially since the abuse happened during puberty." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>This episode is proudly broug