Julia Samuel in conversation with Charles Spencer on the release of his book A Very Private School. It is much broader than the sexual abuse headline, going into the long-term effects of the abandonment of being sent away – the detrimental effect on trust, relationships, and self-worth. It emphasises the importance of working through past pain for personal growth, and the value of disclosure to other sufferers as yet unable to look at their past. Spencer’s candidness demonstrates the power of vulnerability and truth in overcoming the shadows of the past.