Silenced: When Speaking Up Wasn’t an Option

Breaking the Silence of Abuse.  Reclaiming Power After Faith-Based Shame. Embracing Healing and Restoration.Donna shares her journey growing up in the 70s and 80s, a time when women were expected to “protect the marriage,” “don’t embarrass the family,” and keep domestic struggles hidden. Enduring religious shame and domestic abuse, she faced fear, isolation, and near tragedy, yet found the courage to reclaim her life.In this deeply honest episode, Donna opens up about confronting trauma, seeking faith and counseling, and leaning on community to turn shame into restoration. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to heal, this conversation shows that hope endures, strength can be rebuilt, and your voice can finally be heard.National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.)Call or text 800-799-7233 (SAFE)Chat at thehotline.org Available 24/7, confidential, and free.If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.Learn more: www.thehealinginsharing.comJen Lee Listens: Private listening support for women. Book Here:https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=38958021Follow: Instagram: @TheHealingInSharingYouTube: @TheHealingInSharing11Email: [email protected]: Apple podcast, Spotify, etcBook: Why I Survived; Where Survival Becomes Strength: https://a.co/d/0dKLym3O The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Melissa Turri. https://melissaturrimusic.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show