Among Women Podcast

Today’s Topics:   “Blessed Are They”: The Woman at the Well (John 4)   “Among Women” Guest: “Margaret”, anonymously describes her life-long journey from being a victim of sexual abuse* to her eventual recovery and healing. She describes the four steps toward recovery: from being a victim, to being a survivor, to becoming a striver, and eventually, a thriver.   This program focuses on reconciliation and healing both in sacramental ways and in our making peace with our pasts.   *This program contains mature content and is not suitable for children. While no graphic or overt sexual language is used, it does mention sexual abuse of a child, teen and adult.   Links for this episode:   Books on healing and transformation mentioned by Pat: —Just Like Jesus, Max Lucado —Lord Have Mercy, Scott Hahn —The Return of the Prodigal Son, Henri Nouwen   Retreat programs for women who have faced sexual abuse: —From Grief to Grace, in PA and British Columbia —Beyond Survival, St. Francis Retreat House, MI —Retreats in the Dioce