Single and Celibate: My Journey with Jesus

Since childhood, I dreamed of marriage—a love story where I could give my whole heart and be loved fully in return. But I came to realize that I wasn’t ready for the relationship I longed for, because I didn’t yet understand what true love—or true identity—looked like.

In this vulnerable and honest episode of Born to be a Butterfly, I share my journey through singleness, sobriety, and celibacy—and how Christ reshaped my entire understanding of love, worth, and waiting.

You’ll hear:

✝️ How trauma and brokenness distorted my view of love

✝️ Why celibacy became not just self-preservation, but a powerful act of faith

✝️ How discipline forms true discipleship in Christ

✝️ Why prolonged singleness isn’t punishment—it’s preparation

If you’re walking through a long season of singleness or struggling with the weight of waiting, this episode will remind you that God’s plan is not delayed—it’s deliberate. He is forming you, preparing you, and writing a story more beautiful than you could imagine.

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