In this deeply personal episode, I explore the impact of Pope Francis' recent passing, especially how he became a bridge of trust during my period of intense interior deconstruction. Over the past decade, I've grappled with my Catholic faith, my relationship with the church, and undergone a profound journey of inner healing.

I share how Pope Francis’ actions and witness offered me a path through complex trauma and relational betrayals, both familial and institutional. This episode is dedicated to my fellow trauma survivors who struggle with their faith, relationships, and especially with the institutional Church.

RELATED LINKS:
Pope says he is 'deeply sorry' to Indigenous Peoples in Canada
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-62296834

Pope Francis did the right thing when others would not, says residential school survivor
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/pope-francis-phil-fontaine-1.7514957

Why Pope Francis may be hesitant to rescind the Doctrine of Discovery
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/pope-francis-doctrine-discovery-indigenous-1.6536174

Pope Francis’ Address to the Indigenous Peoples: First Nations, Métis and Intuit
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2022/july/documents/20220725-popolazioniindigene-canada.html

Joint Statement of the Dicasteries for Culture and Education and for Promoting Integral Human Development on the “Doctrine of Discovery”, 30.03.2023
https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/03/30/230330b.html

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00:00 Introduction
00:48 Personal Struggles and Deconstruction
02:28 Pope Francis' Impact
05:30 Journey of Healing and Integration
07:50 Struggles with the Church
09:58 Uncomfortable with Pope Francis 2013-2015
13:38 Not In Touch with My Exiled Parts
18:45 Awakening to Dysfunction and Abuse
29:16 Trauma and Betrayal in the Church
36:05 Father Wound Re-triggered
38:06 Compassion in Secular Spaces
40:41 Pandemic Retreat Experience with Gabor Maté
42:09 Indigenous Trauma and Residential Schools
44:58 Seeking Apology from the Pope
48:57 Personal Reflections on Fatherhood and Healing
58:38 Pope Francis' Apology to the Indigenous People of Canada
01:03:55 Repudiating the "Doctrine of Discovery"
01:09:16 A Church That Doesn't Repair
01:13:37 Hope for the Church
01:18:28 Conclusion