Donna Freitas

Donna Freitas, a scholar and author of 'Wishful Thinking,' discusses her intricate journey of faith and spirituality shaped by her Catholic upbringing. She examines the influential role of literature in navigating her struggles with belief, depression, and existential questioning. Donna shares poignant experiences of trauma during graduate studies and reflects on the support from her church community amidst loss. Ultimately, she emphasizes the beauty of questioning faith and the importance of creative expression in her ongoing quest for God.