Jason Blyth: The boy who had to advocate for himself at nine years old

Jason Blyth was nine years old when he asked his psychiatrist a question no child should have to ask: why was he the one being brought in for treatment, when his mother was the one abusing him? Between the ages of two and fifteen, Jason saw around 20 different clinicians. He begged, repeatedly, to be taken away from a home where his own reports describe genuine fear for his life. Nothing changed. By eleven, he'd stopped asking. Jason Blyth’s story is a Hollywood epic of survival and redemption. From childhood abuse and isolation to trauma and addiction, he hit rock bottom but rose again. Today he inspires audiences as a keynote speaker and youth advocate with a message of resilience, hope and the power of choice. Visit Jason's website here. We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text or a voicemail by clicking here. If you need support, here are helpful links, phone numbers and resources: https://ember.org.nz/resources/in-a-crisis Kent Johns is a health coach, broadcaster and motivational speaker. Visit his website here.