Sohma Rae Hathaway survived a traumatic childhood, raised 11 children, and now paints visual allegories of hope that reflect God’s power to heal. Her story is a powerful reminder that creativity can be both a weapon and a witness.
Sohma Rae Hathaway scored a 7 on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) test — a number most clinicians associate with chronic trauma. But trauma isn’t where her story ends. It’s where her creativity, compassion, and calling began.
In this episode, Sohma shares how God carried her through deep emotional wounds, motherhood (to 4 biological and 7 stepchildren), and the disorienting highs and lows of rebuilding life after loss. Through symbolic oil paintings, writing, and relentless faith, she’s become a storyteller for the hurting — proof that healing is possible when we anchor our identity in Christ. Her work reminds us that God’s hand is never too short to rescue — and His love is never too quiet to speak through art.