MARIANNE: I wouldn’t say “saved.” I had been away from “Hollywood” for several years by then. I had always been Catholic, if not following the Commandments and always said my rosary, but not as devoutly as I should.
This one priest in particular, opened my eyes and heart to the fullness of faith that, prior to meeting him, had always seemed solely “theoretical.” God’s love literally emanated from this priest and made me realize that when I had been running around Hollywood looking for the approval and love of a man, I had forgotten God. My biggest regret is wasting time that could have been spent in love with God and how different my life might have been.
REGINA: And today?
MARIANNE: I can’t go down that rabbit hole. My experiences have given me a whole other level of compassion and understanding for others who are experiencing similar traumas, so if I can use my experiences to help just one person, it’s all worth it.
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