E 214: Bullied Behind Bars: Matt Melvin’s Story of Prison, Trauma, and Redemption

In this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction, I speak with Matt Melvin, author of Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay Christian Trump Supporter Goes to Prison. Matt courageously shares his story of growing up misunderstood as an undiagnosed autistic child, navigating faith and identity as a gay Christian Trump supporter, and how a stolen car led to a prison sentence that changed his life forever.Inside prison, Matt faced relentless bullying, sexual assault, and deep isolation. But through the pain, a near-death experience, and his relationship with God, he discovered resilience, accountability, and healing. His story reveals the hidden realities of incarceration, the lasting impact of childhood dysfunction, and the power of faith to rebuild a broken life.Whether you’ve experienced trauma, felt like an outsider, or struggled with shame and redemption, this conversation will speak to you. It’s a raw and inspiring reminder that no matter what we’ve been through, transformation is always possible.🔗 Connect with MattInstagram: @bulliedbehindbarsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.melvin.5621X (Twitter): @barsbulliedComing SIoon To Cocoa Village, FLorida:My daughter , Jessica and I are pleased to invite you to the Radiant Women Wellness Weekend. December 6th and 7th, cocoa village, florida. If you are able to make it, and want to be part of an amazing weekend, you can grab the tickets here: https://www.tammyvincent.com/shop/event-ticketsHey there, I’m so glad you’re here and tuning in! If this episode spoke to your heart, just know there’s even more support waiting for you.I work with people who are ready to heal from the inside out — especially those dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, inflammation, gut issues, or burnout. If you’ve been struggling with symptoms your doctors can’t fully explain, it may be that your past is still living in your body. Unhealed emotional wounds and nervous system dysregulation often show up as physical and mental health challenges — and I’m here to help you break that cycle. If you are curious about where you stand energetically, or just need a frequency boost, book your FREE biofrequency voice scan here: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/complimentary-scan-demoAs an international inspirational speaker, NLP Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Coach, Neurofit Trainer, and Best-Selling Author, I bring both deep personal experience and professional training to the work I do. I believe in prevention, not just intervention — and use a body, mind, and spirit approach to guide others toward becoming the happiest, healthiest versions of themselves.My holistic toolbox includes nervous system regulation, trauma-informed coaching, nutritional support, and natural healing strategies,🔑 Start Your Healing JourneyFind ALL THE THINGS HERE: Anything that I have to offer is right here🧠 Work With Me – Head-to-Toe Wellness ConsultationLet’s explore what’s really going on in your body, mind, and spirit. During this free discovery call, we’ll assess where you are and what tools can support your healing.👉 Book your session:

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