The rainforest hermit who stepped out of the wild | Australian Story

Definitely not a sociopath, just an amazing, intelligent, tenacious man. So good to hear his story. Thank you.

His progress all started with "I want to stop fighting myself"

"It's like a thief in the night, alcoholism. It takes away certain things and you don't even realize they are gone until you want to use them. For example tolerance, patience, friendliness and they're not there anymore." -Gregory Smith

This is why never judge anyone, you never know what they've been through in life.

“Just knowing they existed was cathartic in itself”. It is incredibly helpful to humans to know we’re not alone in our suffering.

What jumps out at me is that Gregory came to the realisation that he is the captain of his ship. He truely turned that ship around and sailed it against the winds, all the way to paradise. I salute you.

This is the most inspiring story I have ever heard. I cried almost all the way through it. I had a similar childhood, and have also lost years of my life in a reclusive, dissociative state. I still rarely leave my house, and am terrified when I have to go outside. To see this man living such a wonderful life gives me hope. It's not just the PhD that is so impressive. It's the fact that he found the courage to rejoin society, to desensitize his panic and live among people again. And not only does he take care of himself, but he teaches and cares for others as well. What a brilliant, wonderful man you are Gregory! I am in the United States, or I would try to enroll in one of your classes so I could learn how you were able to overcome so much and live in the world again. I wish I could meet you. You are courageous and wonderful!

This man... what a beautiful spirit. His voice and the precious young boy inside him that he has parented and continues to guide with love. Now able to give back. Be proud sir you have not let the enemy keep you in chains.

This is one of the most inspirational things i'v ever seen..

A galactic sized reminder how important it is!!!!!! to be good and loving parents...how important it is to have a father that loves, cares, nurtures, understands, builds his children???? Wow???

This man has shown EVERYONE IN THE WORLD...that we ALL can overcome our PAST... no matter how torturous it was. Bravissimo !!

What a remarkable story! Gregory unconsciously redeemed himself, not to anyone's standards. In fact, to no standards at all. He simply walked one step after the other in spite of insurmountable pain, until he accessed who he is, a healer, a gentle , kind human being, and teacher. I am truly amazed.

Amazed at how articulate he is about his deeply troublesome & emotional past. Extremely intelligent man, imagine if he had a normal childhood.

its a scary thing to know parents can be so cruel to children. its very saddening

I don’t know this man but I’m so proud of him!

You know how, sometimes, you see something like this at just the right time?

I’m crying....this is both heart breaking and empowering!

Your not a sociopath. Just been through alot of childhood abuse.

We all need a true teacher like Gregory. He comes from a true experience

I don't know this man but am so proud of him like he was my father!!!