Chapter 7: When Faith Becomes A Weapon

In this powerful chapter of Stephanie's journey, she confronts the weight of survival and what it means to break free from control. From the pulpit to a courtroom, from a knife in her hand to losing custody of her daughter, Stephanie's fight for autonomy is raw, messy, and painfully real. As her past continues to cast long shadows, she begins to find the strength to say no—for the first time. This episode explores the cost of escaping abuse, reclaiming power, and learning to stand on your own terms.