In this powerful episode of Meademusings Podcast, we welcome Diana Winkler, an empowerment coach dedicated to helping women heal from abusive relationships.
Diana shares her personal journey as a survivor of emotional, psychological, and spiritual abuse, revealing the challenges she faced within a controlling marriage and the toxic environment of an Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.
Diana shares how she felt trapped and unappreciated but eventually gathered the courage to end her marriage. With the support of a few close friends, she embarked on a transformative journey towards healing, which included finding a new church community that embraced her for who she is.
Throughout the episode, Diana emphasizes the importance of recognizing various forms of abuse beyond physical violence, including emotional neglect and spiritual manipulation. She discusses her advocacy work, leading support groups like Mending the Soul and hosting her own podcast, The Wounds of the Faithful, where she helps others navigate their healing journeys.
Join us as we explore themes of resilience, faith, and the power of community in overcoming trauma. Diana’s story is a testament to the hope and healing that can emerge from even the darkest experiences.
Introduction to Diana Winkler and her mission Diana’s background and experiences with abuse,
the impact of her religious upbringing on her marriage, recognizing the signs of emotional and psychological abuse, the journey to leaving the abusive relationship, finding support and healing, leading support groups and advocating for survivors, the role of faith and community in recovery, how to reach Diana and access her resources
For more information and resources, visit Diana's website at dswministries.org.
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