The Power of Storytelling: Sonny Von Cleavland on Trauma, Healing, and Hope

Sonny Von Cleavland sits down with Keta Loren and Jeff Conroy on The StraitJacket Podcast for one of the most powerful and vulnerable conversations yet. A survivor of severe childhood sexual abuse, Sonny has transformed his pain into purpose — becoming a national speaker, advocate for the abused, and author of Hey White Boy: A Memoir. Fresh off his national tour, Sonny opens up in vivid detail about his story, the shame cycle that traps so many survivors, and the freedom that comes with breaking it.

This episode is raw, emotional, and deeply human — a reminder that healing isn’t about forgetting what happened, but reclaiming your power through truth and compassion.

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