Finding a Calling Through Pain, Reflection, and Compassion

Close-up of a hand gently holding dried grass, symbolizing vulnerability and reflection

My Road to Chaplaincy ultimately tells a story of calling one shaped not by ambition, but by lived experience. Vivian A. Spoelman’s journey toward chaplaincy is rooted in pain, reflection, and a deep desire to help others heal. The memoir suggests that true calling often emerges quietly. Years of emotional struggle, loss, and introspection prepare […]