Bonnie Violet
Bonnie Violet
👑 Queen & Sober : Courage and Grace
👑 Queen & Sober : Courage and Grace
👑 Queen & Sober : Courage and Grace
Thursday 30th September 2021
Bonnie Violet and Fonda K discuss their journeys toward spirituality and sobriety in the queer community, highlighting resilience and hope.
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44 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Healing
Authentic
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Author:
Bonnie Violet
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Categories:
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Religion & Spirituality
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Spirituality and Sobriety: Bonnie Violet and Fonda K's Candid Journey
I think that reminds me of my resilience and it also builds my faith so that when I'm in a position in which I can't see god, I can't feel god, I can't believe anything anymore.
Imagine stepping out of the shadows and into the light of your true self, only to find the world isn't ready to embrace you. In this compelling episode of 'A Queer Chaplain', Bonnie Violet and Fonda K share their raw and honest journeys of navigating spirituality and sobriety within the queer community. For many, faith communities have been places of rejection rather than refuge.
Bonnie and Fonda delve into their personal stories of overcoming substance abuse and trauma, seeking spiritual paths that celebrate their unique identities rather than shun them. Bonnie talks about her initial steps towards spirituality, driven by a longing for connection and belonging. Her faith journey, evolving beyond traditional religion, has been intertwined with her acceptance of her gender identity and sexuality.
Fonda, on the other hand, opens up about how sobriety was a pivotal point in confronting and healing from past traumas. Together, they explore themes of resilience and hope, emphasizing how these elements are crucial for healing and personal growth. One poignant takeaway from their conversation is the importance of healing from shame and isolation. Bonnie highlights how many queer individuals grow up feeling inherently flawed, leading to deep-seated feelings of shame.
Fonda shares how her substance abuse was a means to avoid facing her past. Their stories illustrate how embracing spiritual paths that honor their identities has been essential in their healing processes. Throughout the episode, Bonnie and Fonda's reflections are both heartening and empowering. They remind listeners that healing is a continuous journey, one that requires resilience and hope. As Bonnie poignantly states, 'it's never over, even the beginning'.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone on a quest for spirituality and sobriety within a queer context, or for those seeking inspiration on their own paths to healing.