The latest episode of Self-Made Soul is a must-watch, offering a deep dive into Mark’s chaotic and dysfunctional childhood and the lasting impact it had on him.
In an unflinching, unvarnished account, Mark details his early life: being abandoned by his father and growing up under the constant, violent threat posed by his stepfather—a veteran whose severe PTSD made him an abusive loose cannon. Mark discusses horrific physical fights, the guilt of feeling unable to protect his mother, and the profound feeling of being abandoned.
As he continues with his life story, you’ll get a sense of what made Mark the man he is today — and you might want to reach through the computer and give him a big hug at times. Today would have been Frankie’s 19th birthday, and there were a lot of raw moments as Mark talked openly about his grief.
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