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​Sarah Schwerin: From Childhood Trauma to Hope​

Published on November 2, 2026

What happens when the pain of childhood trauma becomes the beginning of a powerful story of hope? Can faith, counseling, and the courage to speak openly help someone move beyond years of shame and suffering?

In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, author and speaker Sarah Schwerin shares her deeply personal journey of surviving childhood abuse and discovering healing through faith, counseling, and storytelling.

Sarah opens up about finding faith at 14, confronting painful memories as a young adult, and learning that healing is a lifelong process. She also discusses her historical novel, The Willow Still Sings, inspired by her mother's extraordinary resilience after contracting polio as a child.

In this conversation, you'll discover:

• How Sarah began healing from childhood trauma and shame.


• Why faith and professional counseling became important parts of her recovery.


• How sharing her story helps other survivors feel seen and understood.


• The remarkable family history behind The Willow Still Sings.


• How an extremely shy person found the courage to become a public speaker.

Sarah's message is a reminder that painful experiences do not have to define the rest of our lives.

Connect with Sarah: https://sarahschwerin.com/

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Content advisory: Discussions of childhood abuse, trauma, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

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