Dallas Rahui Te Ahuru Adams is a survivor of sexual abuse and decades of drug and alcohol dependency, but it was through physical strength and fitness that was able to work toward overcoming the trauma of his past. We spoke about experiencing trauma and sexual abuse as a child, how important it is to educate children at kura about their body and their rights to dictate what is okay and what isn’t. We spoke about using alcohol as a coping mechanism, breaking the cycle, mental health being a part of overall health, and Dallas’s mahi helping other people on their journey of overall health. You can hear Dallas speak at Real Talk Napier! You can find Dallas on IG @dallasadams23Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nzJoin the Real Talk whanau on Facebook @realtalknzBuy the Real Talk Book hereCheck out the latest on our website hereJoin the Real Talk Email list to be the first to hear about our next events & news here! Love & light,Tania & the Real Talk whanau xx P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk IntroP.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nz Join the Real Talk whanau on Facebook @realtalknz Buy the Real Talk Book here Check out the latest on our website here Join the Real Talk Email list to be the first to hear about our next events & news here!

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