Childhood Trauma and the Long Road to Self-Understanding

Young girl sitting alone on an empty road, symbolizing reflection and life’s journey

One of the most impactful aspects of My Road to Chaplaincy is its honest depiction of childhood trauma. Vivian A. Spoelman recounts growing up in a home that appeared stable from the outside but was deeply painful behind closed doors. The memoir does not sensationalize abuse or dysfunction. Instead, it focuses on the emotional consequences […]