How to Move Forward When Trust Is Broken
What do you do when someone who hurt you never apologizes, never changes, or never acknowledges the pain they caused?
For many of us, that's where forgiveness becomes most difficult. We know we're supposed to forgive, but we wrestle with questions like:
- Does forgiveness mean what they did was okay?
- Do I have to reconcile with someone who continues to hurt me?
- How do I let go when the wound still feels fresh?
- Is it possible to find peace if the relationship is never restored?
In this final episode of our Relational Peace: Loving Others Without Losing Yourself series, Carol sits down with board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and fellow podcaster Dr. Michelle Bengtson to explore one of the most misunderstood topics in the Christian life: forgiveness.
Together, they discuss how unforgiveness often keeps us emotionally tethered to our pain and why forgiveness is about reclaiming freedom not excusing someone's behavior. If you've been carrying bitterness, disappointment, resentment, or unresolved hurt, this conversation offers biblical wisdom, practical tools, and hope that peace is possible even when circumstances never change.
Other episodes in this series:
How to Know if Your Difficult Relationship is Toxic
Healthy Boundaries for Compassionate People
How to Stop Letting Conflict Control Your Emotions
How to Know if Your Difficult Relationship is Toxic
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