From the Convent to Coming Out: Breaking the Silence with Barb Rebon

In this powerful episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett sits down with Barb Rebon, author of The Heartbeat of My Silence, to discuss her extraordinary journey from childhood trauma and religious devotion to self-acceptance and healing. After experiencing sexual abuse as a child, Barb sought safety and belonging in the Catholic Church, eventually entering a convent at just sixteen years old. What followed was a decades-long struggle with faith, identity, forbidden love, shame, and the fear of living authentically. For nearly forty-five years, Barb wrestled with her sexuality while trying to reconcile it with the beliefs that had shaped her life. Together, Kerry and Barb explore the lasting effects of trauma, the human need for connection, the courage it takes to break lifelong silence, and the power of finding people who love and accept us exactly as we are. Barb shares the pivotal moments that led her toward healing, including the experiences that inspired her memoir and ultimately...