When Faithfulness Feels Invisible: Karen’s Story of Grace and Growth

Karen Schwarztrauber spent 42 years as a wife, mother, and faithful behind-the-scenes supporter — until her life shifted dramatically. After decades of caregiving, Karen found herself navigating an unexpected divorce, a fresh understanding of codependency, and the question of what now?In this episode, Karen shares her honest reflections on faith, identity, and the hidden courage it takes to start again later in life. Her voice is gentle but bold, and her story proves that no matter how long we’ve been in the background, God sees us — and He still calls us forward. If you’re carrying a story or testimony and sense a quiet stirring to do something more with it, but you’re unsure what that next step should be, I’ve created a resource to help you discern that.The Story Discernment Guide is a reflective guide designed to help you pause, pray, and gain clarity around the story you’re stewarding — before you write, publish, or share it publicly.You can explore the Story Discernment Guide at storycalling.info.Your story is not an accident.You are healed.You are whole.You are called — and stewarding your story well matters.