Surviving Abuse and the Healing Power of Christ | Jenny duBay | Dr. J Show Ep 291

Catholic trauma-informed life coach Jenny duBay shares her personal journey as a survivor of domestic violence and how her faith played a central role in her healing. She discusses the importance of trauma-informed care within the Church and offers insights into how Catholic communities can better support survivors. This conversation highlights the intersection of faith, psychology, and recovery, offering hope and practical guidance for those affected by abuse.

Jenny duBay is a domestic abuse survivor, Catholic advocate, author, and trauma-informed life coach. She is the founder of Create Soul Space, a ministry and blog dedicated to cultivating awareness of domestic violence within a Catholic context. A certified Deconstructing Gaslighting Specialist (C-DGS) and narcissistic abuse specialist, Jenny also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Catholic theology from CDU. She facilitates a domestic violence support group at Hope’s Garden and partners with organizations such as Catholics for Family Peace to support survivors. Her mission is to walk with women through the journey of healing from abuse and betrayal trauma. Jenny is also the voice behind the Prodigal Parishioner blog and contributes regularly to a variety of Catholic publications, including the Catholic Education Resource Center, Missio Dei, and the National Catholic Register, where her work has been recognized among the “Best of Catholic Blogging.”

Links:

Jenny’s website: https://www.jennydubay.com/

Hope’s Garden - https://hopesgarden.com/

Her X profile: https://x.com/createsoulspace?lang=en

https://linktr.ee/jdubay

Her substack: https://www.createsoulspace.org/

Men’s group: https://men-of-hope.mn.co/landing

Buy a copy of her book: https://www.createsoulspace.net/store/c2/shop#/

Missio Dei Catholic:

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@missiodeicatholic

Website: https://www.youtube.com/@missiodeicatholic

Jenny’s social media appearances:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GCnblWfTjU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B_y7DS28nQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMYJLV0nQSY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfwvU9anBSo

Chapters
00:00 Addressing Domestic Violence: A Necessary Conversation
07:46 Understanding Domestic Abuse: Its Widespread Impact
15:09 The Role of Faith in Healing from Abuse
22:08 Catholic Teachings on Marriage and Abuse
30:39 Navigating the Annulment Process
32:07 A Discernment Process for Healing
41:53 Recognizing Patterns of Abuse
44:55 Recognizing the Reality of Abuse
52:00 The Process of Release and Acceptance
55:58 Understanding Abuser Types
01:00:55 The Cycle of Abuse and Change
01:09:12 Misinterpretation of Biblical Teachings
01:20:59 Creating a Safety Plan for Leaving
01:24:02 Resources for Healing and Support

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Press:
NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse
Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse
The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/
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