In this deeply moving episode of Hope Stories, Sister Josephine sits down with Samantha Povlok, founder of FemCatholic, mother of four, and survivor of religious trauma, to explore the raw and courageous journey of healing after childhood abuse that was intertwined with her Catholic formation.

Samantha shares how her experience of trauma, faith, and motherhood pushed her to the edge of her relationship with the Church, and how God is patiently, powerfully, and gently walking with her as she finds her way back. This conversation touches on the power of anger, the need for accountability, and the profound truth that healing doesn’t come from erasure, but from encountering reality with Christ.

If this episode resonated with you, or if you’re walking your own road of healing, please share it with someone who needs to hear:
You’re not a problem. You’re a gift. And you are not alone.

Links: 

• FemCatholic
• The GIVEN Forum

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