Tattoos, Trauma & Truth, Not Wrapped in a Bow

What happens when your body becomes both the site of trauma and the canvas for healing?

In this vulnerable conversation, I sit down with Ann, a survivor of sexual and spiritual abuse within a Mennonite community. Together, we unravel the weight of twisted love messages, the cost of silence, and what it means to reclaim the parts of yourself once stolen.

We talk about the long-term impact of childhood rape, the tangled lines between church and God, and how healing doesn’t always look like a testimony with a pretty ending. Ann  shares how her tattoos became symbols of resilience, authenticity, and ownership of her own body.

If you’ve ever felt silenced, confused by love, or blamed for your pain, this space is for you.

We are not here to perform healing. We’re here to tell the truth, even when it’s still unfinished.

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