Conor Benn Opens Up About His 'Traumatic' Christian School Experience
In a candid interview, professional boxer Conor Benn revealed the extent of his traumatic upbringing in an ultra-fundamentalist Christian school. The 25-year-old boxer, who is set to face rival Jason Quigley in their highly anticipated boxing match, spoke about being told he had demons at just 12 years old.
"I was sent to this school where they believed I had demons inside me," Benn recalled. "It's a very traumatic experience that has stayed with me my whole life." The 12-year-old Conor Benn was enrolled in the school, which had a strict regimen of prayer and Bible study, leaving him feeling isolated and anxious.
The emotional scars from this period of his life have taken years to heal, with Benn admitting that he struggled to open up about his feelings until now. "It's not something I've talked about before because it was so painful," he explained. "But I feel like I need to speak out about it now."
Benn's decision to share this part of his life story is a testament to his courage and willingness to confront the demons that have haunted him for so long. His bravery may inspire others who have experienced similar traumas, providing them with hope and strength in their own journeys.
In a statement, Benn expressed his gratitude for the support of his loved ones and added: "I'm grateful to be able to share this part of my story now. I want people to know that they're not alone."
In a candid interview, professional boxer Conor Benn revealed the extent of his traumatic upbringing in an ultra-fundamentalist Christian school. The 25-year-old boxer, who is set to face rival Jason Quigley in their highly anticipated boxing match, spoke about being told he had demons at just 12 years old.
"I was sent to this school where they believed I had demons inside me," Benn recalled. "It's a very traumatic experience that has stayed with me my whole life." The 12-year-old Conor Benn was enrolled in the school, which had a strict regimen of prayer and Bible study, leaving him feeling isolated and anxious.
The emotional scars from this period of his life have taken years to heal, with Benn admitting that he struggled to open up about his feelings until now. "It's not something I've talked about before because it was so painful," he explained. "But I feel like I need to speak out about it now."
Benn's decision to share this part of his life story is a testament to his courage and willingness to confront the demons that have haunted him for so long. His bravery may inspire others who have experienced similar traumas, providing them with hope and strength in their own journeys.
In a statement, Benn expressed his gratitude for the support of his loved ones and added: "I'm grateful to be able to share this part of my story now. I want people to know that they're not alone."
did u no that trauma can affect ppl in diff ways? 
like, 1 in 5 ppl in the UK experienced mental health issues in 2022 
(source: NHS) & it's been on the rise since COVID 
. but what's crazy is that in the US, only 1 in 10 kids in ultra-fundamentalist schools report any trauma 
(source: Pew Research). maybe we can use stats like these to raise awareness about mental health & help ppl break free from toxic environments? 
This is soooo fishy! Conor Benn's "traumatic" Christian school experience sounds like a classic tale of emotional manipulation 
. I mean, come on 12 years old being told he has demons? That's just plain creepy 
... nope, not buying it. There's gotta be more to this story than meets the eye 
. Maybe Benn is trying to deflect attention from his boxing skills or something 
. Whatever the reason, I'm keeping an open mind (and a healthy dose of skepticism) 
.
it's amazing how the trauma stuck with him for so long and he finally opened up about it now. i'm hyped that he's using his platform to share his story and help others who might be going through similar stuff 
he's so brave for sharing his traumatic experience in such a public setting 
it's like, our childhoods should be protected and nurtured, not torn apart by strict rules and assumptions about us. anyway, i'm glad he's speaking out and hoping that it can help others feel less alone 
maybe we can all learn from each other's struggles and support one another on our own journeys to healing 
also, 12 is way too young for a kid to be dealing with demons, you feel? 
how can anyone expect someone to just 'heal' from that kind of trauma without any support or resources? 
and it's crazy how long it took for him to open up about it like he's showing us all that you don't have to be held back by your past