Chris Stefanick Catholic Show Divorce, Annulment, and the Catholic Faith - What No One Tells You
Aug 20, 2025
Carolyn Klika shares her inspiring journey after a 30-year marriage ended due to her husband transitioning. As a founder of a healing ministry, Carolyn emphasizes that divorce doesn't make anyone a second-class Catholic. She discusses the deep emotional pain of divorce and its generational impact while highlighting God's unwavering love for those affected. With insights on managing bitterness and navigating annulments, she illustrates how her struggles have been transformed into a mission of hope, offering pathways for healing and restoration in faith.
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Why God Hates Divorce
- God hates divorce because of the harm it causes, not because He hates the people involved.
- Divorce damages children, weakens society, and creates ripples across generations.
A Lifelong Fear Becomes Reality
- Carolyn grew up praying to avoid divorce after experiencing her parents' split at age six.
- She married carefully but later discovered her husband struggled with gender identity, leading to decades of pain.
Marriage, Transition, And Annulment
- After 30 years, Carolyn's husband presented as female and later returned to masculinity, but she discerned lack of capacity in the marriage.
- The marriage ended in divorce and an annulment that faced appeals up to Rome.
