In this raw and powerful episode, I share how I faced my abuser in court, survived a domestic violence marriage, and fought for my children through CPS warnings, subpoenas, and a divorce trial I never expected. If you’re healing from trauma, leaving a toxic relationship, or rebuilding your identity through faith—this story will remind you that God protects, restores, and frees.

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Thanksgiving used to be my favorite day — 50–60 family members gathered in my grandma’s home in Abilene, the one place that felt safe growing up.

But adulthood changed everything.

The same Thanksgiving I became a single mom was the last one my grandma hosted… and the moment I realized my biological dad was not safe for me or my babies.

Last year, after trying to rebuild family relationships, things exploded so badly that I’m now completely no-contact for the safety of my husband and children.

And this year?

We’re home with a stomach virus instead of with the family who’s always loved us like their own.

But I’m learning something:

Different doesn’t mean failure.

Sometimes God reroutes us to protect us — even when it hurts.

If your Thanksgiving feels messy, lonely, or nothing like you planned, this episode is for you.

Scriptures:

Psalm 147:3

Romans 8:28

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In this raw, pivotal chapter of my story, I share the season where everything I built was taken from me — my independence, my home, my possessions, my identity — and how God used that stripping to rebuild me from the ground up.

From bedrest at 25 weeks pregnant, to accidentally birthing Grace N Grit Designs, to losing every belonging I owned in a mold-infested home, this episode walks through the moment God pressed, squeezed, and remade me into someone new.

If you’re walking through loss, confusion, or transition… this one will speak straight into your heart and remind you that even in the breaking, God is still working.

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In this episode, Katie shares the heart and healing behind creating The Freedom Foundry — a safe, faith-centered community for women rebuilding their lives after trauma, heartbreak, or hard seasons.

Social media memories used to drag Katie backward into the pain she fought so hard to escape. She realized she needed a protected space to grow — one not tied to old timelines, old posts, or old versions of herself. And she knew other women needed that same kind of refuge.

Inside this conversation, Katie opens up about:

• Why she chose a platform outside of traditional social media

• How God used her hardest seasons to shape The Freedom Foundry

• What women can expect inside this new community

• Why healing requires connection, encouragement, and a safe place to rise

• How this space supports women in rebuilding their identity and walking in freedom

This episode is an invitation into the deeper mission behind Katie’s work — a home where your past doesn’t define you, your healing is honored, and your growth is protected.

Welcome to The Freedom Foundry. This is where freedom gets forged.

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This episode steps into the quietest — and loneliest — season of my journey. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I had safety on paper, but inside, I was unraveling. What followed was the scariest chapter of my pregnancy, a rush to the hospital at 23 weeks, and a miracle no doctor could explain.

In the wilderness I didn’t want to return to, God was fighting battles I didn’t even have strength to name. This is the story of how He held my body, my baby, and my heart together when everything around me was falling apart.

When everything fell apart, I entered my own wilderness — forty-five days where silence, fear, and surrender became my only company. This episode walks through that season after the emergency protective order was issued — when I had to face the wreckage, clean the house, and rebuild my life from the ground up.

I share what those days looked like behind the scenes: CPS visits, sleepless nights, the weight of single motherhood, and the quiet ways God started providing when I had nothing left to give.

It’s about the wandering — the part of the story where healing doesn’t look pretty yet, but the foundation for freedom is being laid.

In this deeply personal episode, Katie opens up about the moment everything fell apart — and how that collapse became the beginning of freedom. What started as a “second chance” turned into the breaking point that changed her life forever. Through the chaos of domestic violence, fear, and faith, Katie shares how God began to move when she finally whispered a dangerous prayer: “Remove anything that doesn’t align with You—whatever it costs.”

If you’ve ever felt trapped between love and survival, or wondered where God is in the middle of the storm, this episode reminds you that even in the fallout, He’s still writing redemption.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains mentions of domestic violence, emotional abuse, and substance use. Please listen with care.

In this deeply personal episode of Failure Into Freedom, Katie shares the storm that came after the red flags — when silence became survival, and “keeping the peace” meant losing herself.

Through stories of fear, faith, and resilience, she opens up about the reality of domestic violence, substance use, and emotional abuse — and the quiet strength it takes to find freedom again.

This episode is a reminder that even when you feel unseen, God is still fighting for you. You are not crazy. You are not alone. And you are not beyond redemption.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, emotional abuse, and substance use.

If you or someone you know is in danger or needs support, please reach out:

📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

🌐 Faith-Based Support: www.calltopeace.org

💜 You are worthy of peace. You are worthy of safety. You are worthy of freedom.