Episode notes
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains honest conversations about childhood trauma, abuse, mental health struggles, shame, and other painful life experiences. Some of these topics may be difficult or triggering. Please listen with care and take a break if you need one.
If you are struggling, please don’t carry it alone. Reach out to someone you trust, a therapist, doctor, or other mental health professional. If you are in crisis or thinking about hurting yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
This is my story—the story of a woman who survived abuse, trauma, mental health struggles, and years of carrying shame that was never hers to carry. After spending most of my life trying to hide the painful parts of my story, I’m finally ready to tell them.
In this first episode, I’m opening up about the experiences that shaped me, the things I’ve struggled with, and the parts of my life that are difficult to talk about. This isn’t a polished version of my story. It’s the real one.
For years, I carried shame for things that were never my fault. I carried it into my relationships, my mental health, and the way I saw myself. But I’m learning that we don’t have to carry shame forever.
My faith has been a huge part of my journey, and throughout this podcast we’ll talk about what God says about shame, how He can help us let go of the things we’ve been carrying, and how we can begin healing from the trauma we’ve experienced.
We’ll also talk about Unashamed by Christine Caine, and the powerful message of breaking free from shame.
I’m not here because I have all the answers. I’m here because I’m still figuring it out, too.
If you’ve ever carried shame for something that wasn’t your fault, struggled with the weight of your past, or wondered if you can really heal from the things you’ve survived, come sit with me.
Let’s talk about the hard things. Let’s talk about healing. And let’s learn how to put down the shame we’ve carried for too long.
This is FaithwithGingersnap. And this is where my story begins. ❤️🎙️