Episode Details

Sensitive Content Warning:
This episode contains a candid conversation about childhood sexual abuse, including abuse by a parent, and the lasting emotional and spiritual effects of trauma. Some parts of this discussion may be difficult or triggering for survivors. Please listen with care and give yourself permission to pause or step away when needed.

God Said I Am Loved, But I Was Abused, Part 3 ft. Abbi

In Part 3 of this vulnerable conversation, Abbi and I continue exploring what it means to heal after experiencing abuse from someone who was supposed to provide love, safety, and protection.

Abuse does not remain confined to the moment it happened. Its effects can follow a survivor into adulthood, shaping how they see themselves, relate to others, establish boundaries, receive love, and understand God. Healing often requires recognizing the ways trauma has influenced your identity—and learning that the beliefs created through pain are not always the truth.

This episode makes room for the complexity of the healing journey. Survivors may experience anger, grief, shame, confusion, fear, or even guilt over something that was never their fault. There is no perfect timeline for healing, and moving forward does not mean forgetting, excusing the abuse, or pretending that it did not cause harm.

Abbi’s courage reminds us that speaking honestly about what happened can be part of reclaiming the voice that abuse tried to silence. Her story is not only about what she survived, but also about the woman she is becoming beyond it.

You are not what happened to you.

You are not the shame someone tried to place on you.

You are not ruined, forgotten, or unworthy of healthy love.

God says you are loved—and healing can begin as you learn to believe that His truth is greater than the lies your trauma taught you.

Survivor Support:
If you are a survivor of sexual abuse, you do not have to process what happened alone. Consider reaching out to a trusted person, licensed trauma-informed mental health professional, survivor advocate, or organization that supports survivors of sexual violence. If you are currently being harmed or are in immediate danger, contact emergency services or a trusted local resource.

You deserve to be heard, supported, and protected. Asking for help is not weakness. It can be the first step toward reclaiming your safety, your voice, and your life.