79. Healing from Betrayal & Broken Trust: What Forgiveness Looks Like in Relationships

Betrayal hurts in a way few other wounds do. Maybe it came from a spouse, a close friend, a parent, or even someone in your church. When trust is broken, it can shake your whole world and leave you wondering if you’ll ever feel safe again.

In this episode, I want to walk with you through what forgiveness really looks like after betrayal. Together, we’ll talk about:

How to release bitterness without excusing sin.
Why forgiveness and reconciliation aren’t the same thing.
The difference between building healthy boundaries and putting up walls.
How to recognize real fruit of repentance when trust is being rebuilt.
And how to step off the Unhappy Kid Triangle and move forward in freedom.

Friend, I know this isn’t easy. Betrayal cuts deep. But Jesus knows this pain — He was betrayed by one of His closest friends — and He shows us the way through. My prayer is that as you listen, you’ll find hope, clarity, and courage to keep moving toward healing and freedom in Christ.

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If this episode encourages you, share it with someone who’s carrying the sting of betrayal today. And remember — forgiveness doesn’t erase the past, but it does free your future.

xoxo,

Danielle
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