Interview with Paul Connolly - Child Abuse by Paedophile ring at St Leonard's
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2016
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Chrissy speaks to celebrity fitness trainer Paul Connolly who endured a terrible childhood including being abandoned in a dustbin as a two-week-old baby and going on to suffer years of abuse at a children’s home in Essex.
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Just watched ‘Big Boys Don’t Cry’ and the psychological and emotional trauma you endured is horrific. I don’t think anyone can relate to something like this unless you’ve walked in those shoes. So glad that you have found the strength and happiness to build the life you deserve
I've never seen this movie but I read Paul's book. I feel his pain. It was the first time I ever howled and cried while reading a book. That first night in the home when the boys were all nervous and looking out the window and he's wondering what's going on, then someone yelled "they're coming" and all hell broke loose. Love to Paul.
After watching your film, you have inspired me! I was physically and mentally abused by my mother for years. This ruined my trust and love for others! I'm still trying to forgive even now she has passed! It is so wonderful that you found love and yourself! You truly are an inspiration! Blessings ❤
Thank You So Much Guys, Paul Connolly x
Paul is that really you? I'm half way through "Against all odds" and it just breaking my heart. All those children living in hell throughout their childhood including yourself. I've been through quite few books like this one and it seem to be quite common practice in those children's homes. It's a disgrace! Anyways Im so so sooooo happy you did so well for yourself and turned out such a lovely successful man. I think you deserve the best and hope you are the happiest you can be. I really wish you well. Xx
Paul Connolly I am also a survivor of child abuse in Ireland. Now disabled and wondering if you work in Manchester ever? Desperate for help to gain my strength back. Just read your book. You’re a role model. All the best mate.
I've literally just finished big boys don't cry I know some was embellished but my heart goes out to you so much,Well done for what you've done with your life,you're extremely strong ,hope you continue to have a great life x
Hi Paul its Roy we went Bishop Ward school together we used 2 hang out together ❤
I just watched your film me I just want to say you are my hero. I suffered sexual abuse as a child and didn’t speak of it for 20 years. Thank you for speaking on your own battles and know you are helping others. I’m in the US and you’ve touched my heart. God bless you!
Just watched big boys don’t cry.
I cried, it was heart breaking. I admire Paul so so much, what a brave young man he was. I am so happy for him, being able to build himself into the strong, inspirational man he has become.
That never should have happened to Paul or any child, no words can describe these horrible, evil people.
But to know how Paul has become such a strong, inspirational man, reassures me that these men did not get the pleasure of destroying him. He has had the strength to survive and have a beautiful family.
Paul Connolly is an absolute inspiration, I admire him and wish him all the luck in the world.
I watched big boys don’t cry last night I’m so glad Paul went on to be an inspiration to many many others and is still around to raise awareness and tell his story & the story of his dorm mates who are no longer with us. I will never understand how anyone could hurt a child. You are a credit to yourself Paul connelly and worth so much more then you ever realised 👏🏽
Me and my boy watched the film Big boys don't cry last night and we have just watched this interview. We have so much respect for Paul connolly what a man. So emotional and inspiring thank you Paul connolly for sharing your story. God bless you and I hope you continue to have inner peace. He comes across as such a gentle sensitive man 🙏
Just watched 'Big Boys don't cry' and read about the back story. Brave isn't the word. Proper inspirational and was massively pleased to hear you've had a good life and have obviously helped others. Massive respect and admiration.
Paul, thank you for sharing your story. I am very pleased and relieved you have been strong enough to get through your past and help others.. All the best and love to you and your family. ❤
Paul looks good for his age. It really touched me when I watched the film 😢
Hi Paul, what an incredibly brave and strong person you are. Thank goodness you resisted killing those animals so that they can suffer more in prison and you can live a fulfilling life. You have inspired so many people as a result of sharing your experiences.
Mr Connolly, I just watched your film on Netflix and your story hit me differently,
I thank you for sticking to your morals and having the strength and courage to fight through it in order to tell you and your friends story.
You sir are a true hero!!, thank you!
PS the chip butty sandwich took me right back to the 70's. 👊🏾
Dear Paul!
Thank You so much for telling your story.
No words can describe the sadness and anger I feel listening to You and after watching ‘Big boys don’t cry’.
Thank You for coming out.
I want to believe, that your story will help someone and change someone’s life for better. ❤
A wonderful man. Doing a LOT of good in many ways.
What an amazing human being. The world is a better place with you in it Paul Connolly. Thankyou keep shining ❤
Thanks for your book. It’s getting me through hard times.
Hello Paul, I've just read your book Not Normal - one of the most moving memoirs I've ever read. So sorry for what you went through, and so amazed by what you've achieved. Wishing you and all family all the best! Look forward to the release of the film version of the book!
Thank You SO much Kayee x
I feel you pain paul love to you mate I was in Shirley oaks children’s home bottled it all my life because of that vipers nest of , paedophiles I’m 60 now and finally at the age of fifty I told people what happened to me and my siblings I have no shame we was children. I haven’t watched your film but I will
So so common. I too ultimately learnt that murdering my abusers wouldnt fix anything at all. I spent years being angry and destroying myself and evrything around me. I found Jesus and with his grace I forgive them - and this is enough as they will be judged in due course by Jesus Christ himself. When they are cast down to the pits I will be stood beside Christ in his light seeing the devil's reaping the evil they planted
You truly are an inspiration.What a harrowing read.Literally hell. Hats off to you.Just read not normal, and will be reading the other two. You deserve every bit of happiness.
Thank You Donna x
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Hello Paul
You are a remarkable man who has lived a hell on earth. I can fully understand why you planned to kill those evil monsters who treated you so terribly and what courage it took for you not to. I am so glad that you have survived and that you have a family of your own now. Your courage speaking out has surely been a lifeline for many. Thank you for telling your story,
All the very best
Polly Mc Menamin
Thank you so much Polly x
I'm glad you found some folks who were finally decent role models.
Amazing story. I just watched the film Big Boys Don’t Cry so I wanted to know more and I am happy to have learned more about Paul Connolly.
I didn’t appreciate the end there about what you’d say to someone thinking of suicide. Having experienced far too many who didn’t make it, and chose to end their lives, self pity isn’t what it’s about. Suicide usually comes from self loathing which is very different.
But I do appreciate the rest.
Amazing story amazing man. And amazing wife Jo and (probably by now near adult) children.
Paul... You are an amazing and brave person and I pray you have a wonderful life filled with happiness and love!
Thank You Andrea x
Thank You So Much x
This is heart breaking 💔
Read his book, your heart will break.
Looking great Paul. Such an amazing guy!
I was in LBTH care as a child, we use to go to St Leonard's swimming. Years later my sister in law got a knock on the door from the police asking if she'd ever seen anything. We got a few of the staff come over to our home when St Leonard's shut down. How sad, a lot of the kids r on drugs or dead.
your name rings a bell.
So does yours, was u in Raphael Hse
my name is Jane McConkey I lived in St Leonard from the age of 3 until it closed in 1984,I was in Wallis cottage with Paul Connolly I remember him well, I haven't read his book Itho heard he claims he knows of no survivors ,well I lived the abuse from 6 to 13 sexual,physical emotional , years later gave evidence at the Old Bailey an put bill starling away for 17 yrs I wanted justice not just for me and my sister who did turn to drugs, but for all my brothers and sisters no longer with us or those who still struggle .> WE are Surviours#NSPCC please support Xx
@@debbiesteppings4886 Yes
@@albertajayi6782 I remember u well. Hope you're good...
Psalm 139 came alive in you, Paul: "...For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[a]
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.
17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!
18 If I would count them, they are more than the sand.
I awake, and I am still with you.
19 Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God!
O men of blood, depart from me!
20 They speak against you with malicious intent;
your enemies take your name in vain..." PSALM 139
Oh Paul such a sad sad life story, you broke my heart 💔😢i sincerely hope you have turned your life over to Jesus, HE can sweep your slate clean with His shed blood you deserve to feel His LOVE and FORGIVENESS, and you deserve to feel WHOLE and only HE can do that, i'm so happy you married and had two of your own but still something is missing and that something is JESUS, and oh how HE LOVES YOU and your wife and family, please talk to him Paul please, you will never be the same again i promise you that
Lots of Irish love to you Paul ❤❤❤
I always in st Leonard's . Hornchurch . Wallis cottage .. so yes it was a traumatic time
Hi there... hope you're OK now or at least sought help with the trauma... I saw Big Boys Don't Cry and I teared up but I don't understand whether the home was in Tower Hamlets or in Hornchurch?
@@lynncoffey529 In Hornchurch (just along from the old bus station), but apparently run by Tower Hamlets (according to some news & blog articles). I went to a primary school nearby, but as children we had no idea about the level of abuse at St Leonards. Adults at the time just moved any conversation along, a bit like the goings-on at my primary school.
such a beautiful man... we all are products of our youth, its what we do with it at the long run...you did right, turned around, look ahead....at all time...i would kill them...or want too...we all are murderers when we receive that amount of hate.. it takes a connection with our creator to become above that...if you dont believe, believe there is a reason you are a survivor!!!!!! children are our joy...never destroy