Welcome to the Trauma Therapist podcast. My name is Guy McPherson. I interview incredible people who've

dedicated their lives to helping those who've been impacted by trauma. A big thank you to our sponsors

and our guests who are supporting this show. Five, four, three, two, one. Our folks, welcome

very excited to have us my guest today. Lawyer Johnson, lawyer, welcome. Thank Very excited to have this. My guest today, Lawyer Johnson.

Lawyer, welcome.

Thank you, Guy.

Thank you for having me on your show.

Appreciate it.

Lawyer is the author of My Pain is My Identity, a raw and a redemptive memoir, tracing his journey from childhood sexual abuse and incarceration to healing, forgiveness, and service.

Abuse at age 7 by a family acquaintance in upstate New York, he spent years battling anger,

addiction, and violence until finding faith, mentorship, and emotional truth while serving

time in North Carolina prisons.

Now based in Arizona, he runs two businesses, Creative Home

Designs LLC, and Creative, Electrical, and Plumbing. And he speaks to young men about trauma,

accountability, and transformation. His story gives voice to men who've long suffered in silence

and reminds us that healing is always possible. Lawyer, welcome. Before we

get going, share with the listeners where you're from originally and where you are currently.

I'm originally from upstate Newburgh, New York, and currently, I mean, I reside in Gilbert, Arizona.

So, look, I read your bio, and I'm like, come on.

You know, I'm thinking to myself how it's just so inspiring, so incredible.

I mean, how the hell does someone get through this?

And look at you.

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