98. From prison to purpose with Sonny Von Cleveland
Trigger warning: Child Sexual Abuse, Graphic Violence
Welcome to Episode 98 – From prison to purpose with Sonny Von Cleveland
The thought of going to prison would horrify most people. But for some who have been in the prison system, it can provide safety, belonging and the time and space to heal. At least this was the situation for Sonny Von Cleveland.
Sonny was sexually abused as a child, and his traumatic upbringing lead to a young life of crime. Repeat detentions in the juvenile system ultimately saw him enter the adult prison system as a 16 year old. It wasn’t long before the unprocessed trauma became too much and Sonny snapped; stabbing another inmate in the face, and from here fell in with a brotherhood of gang members.
Later on, Sonny ended up in the hole – and it’s here that he discovered a way of healing the anger that was festering inside. Join us as Sonny take us through his transformational journey, and shares how he uses his pain to inspire change in others.
In this episode, Sonny shares:
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Connect with Sonny:
Website: https://www.heywhiteboy.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechoiceeffect/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnyvoncleveland8x
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyvonclevelandofficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaL7Noxq4twziF_yHHCgBqA
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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***
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