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The Diary of a Discarded Daughter - Redeeming a Painful Past
Welcome to the Diary of a Discarded Daughter (formerly titled "The Chronicles of the Christian Drama Queen") Diary of a Discarded Daughter is hosted by Lisa Schafer—a woman who has walked through forty years of abandonment, childhood s**ual abuse, and the long, messy road to healing.
This podcast takes a raw, authentic, heartfelt, and often humorous look at the deep wounds left by being unprotected, unloved, and unwanted. Abandoned and abused as a child, Lisa Schafer, Founder of Christian Drama Queen Solutions, shares the wounds that shaped her choices, her faith, and her understanding of God, as well as the healing and redemption Jesus gave her during her 40-year search for answers to painful questions. If you’ve ever struggled to "let go" of trauma or wrestled with bitterness, Lisa offers a seat at the table.
Through candid conversations, spiritual insights, and her signature wit (often at her own expense), Lisa creates a space for women to dig deeper into their walk with Jesus. Whether you're drowning in past pain or just beginning to confront it, she offers encouragement, truth, and an open invitation to get real about the hard stuff—without shame.
Lisa Schafer is the author of two Bible studies on forgiveness:
📖 DISCARDED – A Daughter’s Journey to Reclaim Freedom and Forgive the Father Who Left Her Behind
📖 The Christian Victim’s Guide to Forgiving the Unforgivable
(Both available on Amazon.)
Please note: Lisa is not a licensed counselor, pastor, or mental health professional. She strongly encourages listeners to seek professional care when needed.
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The Diary of a Discarded Daughter - Redeeming a Painful Past
Mother's Day - Being a Victim of Man-made Holidays
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In this powerful podcast episode, the host dives into the hidden emotional impact of man-made holidays and the unrealistic expectations they place on women—especially during Mother’s Day. From social media comparison and mom guilt to perfectionism, mental load, and the pressure to be the “perfect mother" (or perfect child), this honest conversation explores why holidays that are supposed to feel joyful can often leave women feeling emotionally exhausted, inadequate, and unseen.
This episode tackles topics comparison culture, self-worth, emotional healing, anxiety around holidays, and the unrealistic standards women face in modern society. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, working mom, single mom, or simply struggling with feelings of not being “enough,” this conversation offers validation, encouragement, and freedom from the toxic cycle of comparison.
If you’ve ever struggled with Mother’s Day depression, holiday stress, mom anxiety, or feelings of failure fueled by curated social media perfection, this episode will remind you that your value is not based on performance, productivity, or impossible expectations. A must-listen podcast for moms and daughters, alike.
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My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is here
The Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.
Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here
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