1 Silence and Secrets: Charles Spencer’s Very Private School
15 mrt 2024
Charles Spencer, Princess Diana’s only brother and the uncle of Britain’s future King, William, shares deep and dark secrets from his years at Maidwell Hall, one of England’s most elite boarding schools. Spencer revels painful and explosive details of physical and sexual abuse that have been locked away for more than 50 years. He sits down with NBC News’ Cynthia McFadden for his first interview about his new memoir “A Very Private School.”
2 A Very Private School: Charles Spencer Opens up About the Abuse He Suffered at School
26 mrt 2024
In Charles Spencer’s book A Very Private School: A Memoir, he recounts his time and experience at one of the most exclusive boarding schools in England. He details the abuse he suffered at the school, and explains why he chose to write the memoir.
Broadcast on 26/03/24
3 Charles Spencer Talking About Childhood Sexual Abuse | A Very Private School | Piers Cross AEM #92
In première gegaan op 29 mrt 2024
PLEASE NOTE: We talk about sexual abuse in this episode which some viewers may find triggering.
Today’s episode is with author Charles Spencer.
As I was preparing for the interview a line in his book really jumped out: “many of us left Maidwell with demons sewn into the seams of our souls.”
Today he talks about his childhood sexual abuse at boarding school, bullying, his sister, Diana, going off to boarding school and the impact of boarding school on children.
And what about the path of healing – what are the therapies and exercises that he has used to start healing?
A very touching and powerful testimony to the legacy of boarding schools.
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Charles Spencer is an author, a broadcaster, a podcaster, a British peer and the younger brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. He has recently published a memoir about his time at boarding school called, A Very Private School.
Questions for Charles:
1. I would love for you to share what drew you to write your memoir? Why now?
2. When did you first start to realise the impact that your boarding school experiences had had on you?
3. When you think of Maidwell, what’s the one word that comes to mind?
4. In your interview with Laura Kuenssberg you mentioned how your sister, Diana, said to your father when she was left at boarding school, “If you loved me, you wouldn’t leave me here” How did your sister leaving for boarding school impact you?
5. “What we suffered was not just a separation from all that we knew and loved, but an amputation. …it lacked the most important quality of a home: it was without love.”(P.9) How did it impact you, to be without love?
6. The physical violence. What went on at Maidwell regarding physical violence and discipline? (P.68) (P.87)
7. “To keep his abusive system intact, Jack relied on concealment, collusion and cunning.” (P101) Could you please explain?
8. Bullying. Could you please talk us through some of the bullying you experienced and witnessed? (P.189-199)
9. Sexual abuse. If you feel comfortable to share, what happened when you were 11? (P.206-216)
10. The political ramifications. How might the decision making of leaders who have been to these schools be affected?
11. “Fascinating aberration” (P.6) What do you feel about boarding now? Do we need to open a debate into this practice? Do we need to abolish early boarding? What are your thoughts?
12. Other topics to talk about:
1. Homesickness (P.62)
2. Showing emotions or “blubbing” (P.62)
3. “I had been sent away because I had somehow fallen short as a son.” (P.107)
4. Making yourself sick in order to get an adult to show me warmth and sympathy (P.108)
4 Charles Spencer Opens Up About Being Sexually Abused in Boarding School | Lorraine
11 mrt 2024
In a devastating new book, Charles Spencer speaks for the first time about the bullying and physical and sexual assault he suffered at boarding school. He’ll talk about feeling abandoned at eight years old when he started at Maidwell Hall, why he felt like he couldn’t speak out at the time, and why it took him until his 40s to fully understand the damage of his experience – and why he now wants to help others.
5 A Talk with Charles Spencer About Childhood Sexual Abuse
13 mrt 2024 Therapy Works
In this episode of the Therapy Works podcast, I’m speaking with Charles Spencer, who shares his traumatic experiences at a boarding school where he faced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Charles discusses the profound impact these experiences had on his life, the complex process of healing, and the importance of speaking out to help others.
Key Points Discussed:
Enduring Abuse: Charles recounts the harrowing abuse he endured during his time at a particularly abusive boarding school, including sexual abuse, and the lasting impact on his psyche.
The Healing Journey: The conversation delves into Charles’s extensive journey through therapy, including EMDR, and the role of writing his book as a form of therapy.
Impact of Trauma: Charles reflects on how the trauma influenced his views on trust, relationships, and self-worth, emphasizing the importance of working through past pain for personal growth.
Advocacy for Change: Highlighting the importance of advocating for the protection of children and raising awareness about the long-term effects of abuse, Charles discusses his hope that his story will inspire others to seek help and speak out.
This episode is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit, offering hope and solidarity to others who have experienced similar traumas. Charles Spencer’s candidness provides valuable insights into the complexities of healing from childhood abuse and underscores the power of vulnerability and truth in overcoming the shadows of the past.
Thank you so much to Riverstone Living Kensington for hosting this important conversation:
https://www.riverstoneliving.com/our-…
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6 A Earl Charles Spencer | Cambridge Union
13 mrt 2024 Therapy Works
In this episode of the Therapy Works podcast, I’m speaking with Charles Spencer, who shares his traumatic experiences at a boarding school where he faced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Charles discusses the profound impact these experiences had on his life, the complex process of healing, and the importance of speaking out to help others.
Key Points Discussed:
Enduring Abuse: Charles recounts the harrowing abuse he endured during his time at a particularly abusive boarding school, including sexual abuse, and the lasting impact on his psyche.
The Healing Journey: The conversation delves into Charles’s extensive journey through therapy, including EMDR, and the role of writing his book as a form of therapy.
Impact of Trauma: Charles reflects on how the trauma influenced his views on trust, relationships, and self-worth, emphasizing the importance of working through past pain for personal growth.
Advocacy for Change: Highlighting the importance of advocating for the protection of children and raising awareness about the long-term effects of abuse, Charles discusses his hope that his story will inspire others to seek help and speak out.
This episode is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit, offering hope and solidarity to others who have experienced similar traumas. Charles Spencer’s candidness provides valuable insights into the complexities of healing from childhood abuse and underscores the power of vulnerability and truth in overcoming the shadows of the past.
Thank you so much to Riverstone Living Kensington for hosting this important conversation:
https://www.riverstoneliving.com/our-…
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