A former nun explains why she ran away from her 'Cloistered' life

Catherine Coldstream spent 12 years as a Carmelite nun after entering the monastery at age 24, dedicating herself to a life of prayer and obedience. She has since left the cloistered life and written a memoir titled "Cloistered: My Years as a Nun" to share her experiences and reasons for departure. The memoir offers an insider's perspective on monastic life and the personal journey that led her to leave religious orders.