Mike Johnson Details Rising From Past Of Sexual Assault And Depression
Bachelorette alum Mike Johnson is detailing some very hard times he went through as a child. The Air Force Veteran shares so much about overcoming difficult times in one’s life. Not only has he dealt with and overcome depression, he has overcome sexual assault as well.
Mike Johnson talks sexual assault experienced as a child
People shared all about what Mike said about these hard times he endured. Mike’s new book, Making the Love You Want, details his struggles and how everyone can overcome what is bringing them down. He starts his book off with a bang. He detailed how his babysitter sexually assaulted him when he was five years old.
His family was living in Germany at the time. Mike said, “My memories of fighting her off me and exploding out the front door to get away are still vivid. Although I knew that what happened to me should never happen to any child, I couldn’t help but think something was wrong with me.”
He wrote the book to help people struggling with insecurities and depression. He said, “My book teaches people how to stand up in their power, and for me to help others, I practice what I preach and be authentic and let people know what I’ve been through. When you can connect with the author of one of your favorite books, it can make you feel so much better.”
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How the incident affected him
Mike said he didn’t readily discuss the issue. In fact, his mother didn’t even know it had happened until he started writing the book. He said, “I knew she would feel as if she was wrong, and I don’t want her to ever feel that way because there’s nothing she could have done.” Mike continued, “I wanted to protect her.”
Instead of dealing with his feelings he acted out with fights, an attitude and fighting. Mike also started to overcome his past by talking to people he trusted. He said, “When you talk about it, you gain strength. It was comforting … after those deep, vulnerable conversations, you’d be surprised how much your bond grows.”
Mike details writing his book
He said he spent about six months writing the book in 2019. He would often wake up in the night to write saying it was easier when the world was sleeping and couldn’t hear his thoughts. Mike hopes his transparency will help to connect with the world around him, especially fans.
The whole incident brought on depression for Mike. He dealt with insecurities and poor mental health. However, he was able to overcome it. The book is half self help and half a memoir of his life. He’s a fan favorite of Bachelor fans. Many were upset when he wasn’t cast as the lead. He really hopes his book can help fans who may have endured the same struggles he has.
Mike said, “I’m so much more than an individual who was on a TV show to find love, or a smile. I lived a life before and after the show, and I hope this book will give a great insight into who I am.”
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