
37: Things I Wish I Knew About Reconciliation After Abuse
From Things I Wish I Knew by Thinking Faith
March 16, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 37
About this episode
Antonia Sobocki shares her journey of healing from childhood abuse and the role of faith in her life.
In this episode, Julia sits down with Antonia Sobocki, a courageous victim-survivor of childhood abuse, who shares her profound journey of healing and the role faith played in her life. Antonia reflects on her experiences growing up in the Church, the challenges she faced, and how her faith was both tested and ultimately restored through community. She introduces the concept of 'Loudfence', a movement she initiated to provide a tangible way for communities to express solidarity with survivors of abuse. This episode is a powerful reminder of how small actions can lead to significant change and healing. If you’ve been affected by the issues discussed in this episode, or if it brings up anything difficult for you, we encourage you to explore the following resources for support and guidance: Useful links: Safeguarding resources – support and information for those affected by abuse. LOUDfence – learn about the movement and how communities can show solidarity with survivors. Find out more at: www.thinkingfaith.org Follow us on Instagram: @tiwik_pod
People in this episode
Host: Julia
Guest: Antonia Sobocki
Topics covered
- reconciliation
- abuse
- faith
- healing
- community
- solidarity
Keywords
- reconciliation
- abuse
- faith
- healing
- LOUDfence
- community support
- survivor solidarity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LOUDfence, Thinking Faith
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