133~ Why I Became a Nun at 19: Helen Whait on Trauma, Control, and Finding Freedom
In this powerful conversation, Helen Whait shares the extraordinary and deeply human story behind her decision to become a nun at just 19, and the lived experiences that shaped that moment long before she ever stepped into a convent.
Helen reflects on a childhood marked by emotional abuse and control, and what it does to a young person’s sense of self, safety, and identity. She speaks honestly about what “normal” looked like growing up in that environment, and how survival can sometimes blur the line between restriction and refuge.
We explore the moment she chose the convent, and why…
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