Matthew Mitcham opens up about lying to his partner: “I haven’t been the best husband”
SAS Australia. Celebrities take part in a grueling round of challenges to test whether they’ve got what it takes to serve in an elite military regiment.There are psychological as well as physical challenges.
In the latest episode, they undertook a “setting fire to shame” test. They were asked to speak about something over which they felt shame, to help overcome feelings of trauma.Mitcham has previously spoken candidly about overcoming substance abuse issues.
He’s been clean and sober for over seven years. However, he said he still sometimes has trouble being completely honest with those closest to him.“I am so ashamed of the immense pain I caused someone for 11 years and who stayed with me throughout my addiction.“And even though I have been clean and sober for several years and that has been one of his absolute deciding factors, I still struggle to be completely honest with my husband.Mitcham went on to explain that although he and his husband, Luke Rutherford, had an “understanding” regarding sex with other people, “I haven’t been the best husband.
I’ve definitely caused a lot of pain and I still have a lot of shame for the lies and deception in my relationship.”“I let my own insecurities, fears, and trust issues be bigger than a promise I made to him.
