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Today, I sit down with Hilary Momberger-Powers, known for being the voice of Sally Brown from Charlie Brown and for her decades of work in film, acting, and script supervision. But behind the fame and familiar voice lies a powerful testimony of redemption, forgiveness, and faith. Ms. Momberger-Powers shares her raw and inspiring journey through childhood trauma, addiction, loss, and spiritual rebirth — a story that moves from Peanuts to Percocet and ultimately, to peace.

We talk about growing up in a Hollywood household plagued by alcoholism, narcissism, and perfectionism — and how those early wounds shaped her identity. Ms. Momberger-Powers explains how trauma doesn’t always come from war or tragedy; sometimes, it’s the quiet, invisible pain of never being seen or loved for who you are. Her story includes years of addiction, homelessness, and emotional chaos before finding recovery through faith, surrender, and service. Through her 12-step journey, she learned to recognize trauma responses like people-pleasing, control, and isolation — and discovered how to replace them with stabilization, gratitude, and connection.

Ms. Momberger-Powers also opens up about forgiveness — particularly toward her late mother, whose narcissism and addiction caused much of her early pain. Through prayer, reflection, and scripture, she transformed resentment into compassion, eventually realizing that her mother’s brokenness taught her resilience. We discuss the healing power of Scripture, including Romans 8:31 and Genesis 50:20. Together, we explore how faith turns pain into purpose, trauma into teaching, and heartbreak into healing.

Now an author and speaker, Ms. Momberger-Powers continues to share her story through her upcoming book Peanuts to Percocet: Notes on a Hollywood Childhood, as well as children’s books she co-authored with her late brother. She has worked on over 350 films and shows, but her greatest work is the transformation of her life — living proof that no matter how deep the trauma, God can rebuild you from the inside out.

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