‘How could anybody else love me if a parent can’t love me enough to stay? When I was 8 my mum left. I don’t know whether it’s something I felt like then, but it’s definitely something I’ve had to deal with since then, is feeling unworthy, unlovable, not worth fighting for.’
Have you ever felt unloved and not worth fighting for? Listen as Sophie shares how she moved from feeling unworthy and unlovable to feeling connected and loved.
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Key takeaways from this episode
- Sophie’s childhood was marked by abandonment and loss.
When her mum left at age 8, Sophie struggled with deep feelings of being unworthy, unlovable, and “not worth fighting for.” - Emotional pain shaped her identity and outlook.
Her sense of rejection became a lens through which she viewed school, friendships, and life—feeding insecurity and isolation. - Faith became a turning point. At a youth camp, Sophie experienced God’s love in a powerful way, bringing peace, breaking down her emotional walls, and beginning her journey of healing.
- The church became her family.
Even as her biological family stepped back, the church community surrounded her with support, belonging, and love. - Forgiveness brought freedom and healing.
Though difficult, forgiving her parents helped Sophie let go of bitterness, improving both her mental and physical well-being. - Hope comes from trusting God’s bigger plan.
Sophie shares her story to show that even in brokenness, God is good and can bring beauty from pain.
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