“They told me it was love. But what I felt was fear, shame, and confusion. Spanking in God’s name left wounds that went far deeper than my body.”
In this groundbreaking episode of The Angela Rose Show, I sit down with Matt Shantz, mental health worker, coach, and survivor of corporal punishment in conservative Mennonite communities. Together, we uncover how “discipline in love” becomes trauma cloaked in religion, shaping our view of God, our bodies, and our ability to trust.
🔍 With courage and compassion, Matt and I explore:
This is not just about parenting. It is about truth-telling, breaking generational cycles, and reclaiming what love really means.
🛑 Trigger Warning: This episode includes descriptions of corporal punishment, child abuse, sexual confusion, arousal and shutdown, dissociation, religious manipulation, and spiritual trauma. Please listen with care.
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