When a Minister Crosses the Line: Guilt, Shame, and the Fear of Not Being Believed

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share a harrowing experience where my minister crossed the line, touching me inappropriately and making suggestive advances. I talk about the overwhelming guilt and shame I felt, believing it was my fault, and how this abuse affected my emotional well-being for years. What made it even harder was the fear that no one would believe me—after all, he was a trusted figure. The trauma of this experience is just one piece of the bigger picture. Growing up in a cu...