Can sexual trauma be healed?

Kimberly Souba is a writer, communications specialist, and former educator who taught for 15 years. Originally from Illinois, she now lives in Fargo, North Dakota, where she continues her work in communications, storytelling, and advocacy. Kimberly speaks openly about her journey of healing from childhood sexual abuse, parental abandonment, and seasons of deep struggle. Through those experiences, she eventually rediscovered and embraced her faith in Jesus and his Church, which became a central part of her healing.

SHOW NOTES:

• Kimberly's website: www.ksouba.com

• Kimberly's Podcast (Butterfly Girl): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/butterfly-girl/id1859235644

• Kimberly's poetry book: From Death to New Life: The Transformation of a Soul

• Kimberly's children's book: A Caterpillar's Journey

• Kimberly's children's book: Flight of the Butterfly

• Kimbery's faith-based coloring and activity storybook: Miriam's Heavenly Tea Party

• Kimberly's book: Ellie's Brave Voice (coming out in late April)

• Roxane's "Faith Conversations" article on Kimberly's journey: Local author seeks to help kids who've been abused (Oct. 12, 2025)

• Sarah Kroger's song, "Belovedness": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwSyLLHdvlo

Other resources suggested by Kimberly:

• Healing of Memories: Prayer and Confession Steps to Inner Healing by Dennis and Matthew Linn

• Jesus I Trust in You by Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, S.V.

• Hinds' Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard

• No More Faking Fine by Esther Fleece

• Your New New by Esther Fleece Allen

• Forgiving Mother: A Maria Novena of Healing and Peace by Marge Steinhage

• Living for today: A Memoir by Erin Merryn

• Stolen Innocence: Triumphing Over a Childhood Broken by Abuse by Erin Merryn

• An Unimaginable Act: Overcoming & Preventing Child Abuse Through Erin's Law by Erin Merryn