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After escaping an abusive marriage and rebuilding her life as a single mother, Marie turned to the faith community she had trusted for years.
But not every betrayal comes from an enemy.
In this season premiere, Marie shares how a longtime family friend, pastor, and spiritual leader became one of the most damaging relationships of her life. As she reflects on childhood trauma, survival, faith, and resilience, a troubling pattern begins to emerge. What follows is a story about trust, power, and the devastating impact of betrayal by someone who claimed to serve God.
*Content Warning: friendship betrayal, religious abuse, stalking, harassment, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence and rape.
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*Sources:
- Romano, A. (2026, April 22). Why Friendship Betrayal Feels Impossible to Get Over. The Cut. Retrieved from The Cut article
- Franco, M. G. (2022). Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. Platonic New York, NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- Thomas Road Baptist Church. Church history and organizational background. Founded in 1956 by Jerry Falwell Sr..
- Liberty University. Institutional history and university background information.