“Hate just doesn’t go away” – UFC champ Sean Strickland opens up about the ‘sad reality’ of PTSD after getting emotional on Theo Von’s podcast
Sean Strickland opens up about his past and his struggles with PTSD in a post on X after being interviewed on The Past Weekend podcast.
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Sean Strickland opens up about his struggles with PTSD after being interviewed on The Past Weekend podcast (via X)
Fight fans know Sean Strickland as the UFC middleweight champion noted for his brash and often contentious demeanor. He recently provided a raw and emotional peek into his personal problems with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Strickland revealed the enduring impact of years of abuse on comedian Theo Von’s podcast, “This Past Weekend,” showing the tremendous toll it has taken on his mental and emotional well-being.
Strickland emphasized this in a social media post following the podcast. He stated that PTSD can turn a strong person into a weak one or vice versa. He commented on the long-term effects of abuse, saying:
PTSD can make a strong man weak or a weak man strong.. Years and years of abuse just changes you as a man.. The hate just doesn't go away. The sad truth is I'm one of millions but I only matter because there is a camera in my face... Most people just suffer in silence and drown their demons in alcohol or drugs. Theo thanks for saying you'd delete the video for me.. I wanted you to, hell still kinda do but at the end of the day.. it's life....Sean Strickland via X
The catalyst for this open confession occurred during Strickland’s eventful weekend. This included a heated verbal exchange with Dricus Du Plessis and a subsequent physical incident at UFC 296. Du Plessis’ harsh remarks about Strickland’s abusive father sparked the heated confrontation.
Sean Strickland’s open revelation about the persistent nature of hatred and the tragic reality of PTSD provides a compelling insight. There is much more than just what we can see in those marred by PTSD.
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Fight fans react to Sean Strickland’s revelation about PTSD
Sean Strickland’s unexpected vulnerability is a change from his typical outspoken and brave character. This resonated with fans who were used to seeing the fighter in a different light – one of unwavering confidence and swagger.
Fight fans raced to social media platforms to voice their opinions. Many followers admired Sean Strickland’s openness to reveal his personal hardships. Some fight fans also offered words of encouragement. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
Fight fans’ reactions to Strickland’s admission remain complex and empathetic, surpassing the usual dialogue around fighters. As fans unite around the UFC champion, his honesty and vulnerability have built a feeling of connection.
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