18. Shame After Divorce: The Lie That Keeps You Stuck

Why You Feel Numb After Divorce (And How God Begins Healing You)

Have you stopped crying… but still don't feel like yourself? Do you feel emotionally flat, disconnected, or spiritually exhausted after divorce? Maybe you're functioning, going through the motions, and trying to keep moving forward—but deep down, you feel numb. In this episode, we're talking about the emotional shutdown that many Christian women experience after betrayal and divorce but rarely discuss openly. You'll discover: * Why emotional numbness after divorce is a common response to prolonged pain and grief * What spiritual numbness can look like and why it doesn't mean God has abandoned you * The difference between peace and emotional disconnection * How betrayal trauma and survival mode affect the mind, body, emotions, and spirit * Why shame and self-condemnation can hinder healing * How God gently restores wounded hearts without requiring spiritual performance * Practical ways to begin reconnecting with your emotions, your body, and your relationship with God * Why healing happens slowly and why small moments of hope matter If you've been wondering, "Why can't I feel anything?" or "Why do I feel so far from God?" this conversation is for you. Your heart isn't dead. It's tired. And God knows exactly how to heal the places pain tried to shut down. Remember: Your numbness is not the end of your story.   Connect with me on Facebook at: Divorced and Redeemed | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2144133606425618] Contact Me at: bonita@divorcedandredeemed.com [bonita@divorcedandredeemed.com]

19. Anger After Betrayal: The Emotion Christians Are Afraid to Talk About

If you’ve been telling yourself, “I shouldn’t still be this angry…” — this episode is for you. In this deeply honest and healing conversation, we’re talking about the emotion many Christian women feel after betrayal and divorce…but are often afraid to admit out loud: anger. After a spouse’s betrayal, infidelity, deception, or emotional abandonment, many women carry hidden rage, resentment, bitterness, and emotional exhaustion while simultaneously feeling guilty for having those emotions at all. But is anger itself actually sinful? And what does the Bible really say about processing anger in a healthy way? In this episode, we discuss: • Why anger after betrayal is a normal emotional response • How Christian women are often taught to suppress painful emotions • What unhealed anger and bitterness can quietly do to your heart • Practical, biblical steps toward healing, peace, and emotional freedom You’ll also hear encouragement for the woman who feels stuck replaying the betrayal, struggling with resentment, or wondering if she’ll ever feel like herself again. Friend, your pain matters to God. And healing is still possible. Connect with me on Facebook at: Divorced and Redeemed | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2144133606425618] Contact Me at: bonita@divorcedandredeemed.com [bonita@divorcedandredeemed.com]

18. Shame After Divorce: The Lie That Keeps You Stuck

After divorce, many Christian women don't just carry heartbreak; they carry shame. They carry the shame of what happened, of what people think, of starting over later in life, and have a quiet fear that maybe they somehow failed. In this deeply healing episode, we're talking about the lie shame whispers after betrayal and divorce, and why God never intended for you to live weighed down by condemnation. If you've ever struggled with thoughts like: * “What’s wrong with me?” * “Why do I still feel embarrassed?” * “I should’ve seen the red flags.” * “My life wasn’t supposed to turn out this way…” …this conversation is for you. We'll unpack:  * why divorce can make women question their worth * why many women silently blame themselves for what happened * how shame keeps you hiding, shrinking, and emotionally guarded * what Scripture says about your value after divorce * practical, faith-based steps to heal emotionally and spiritually * and how to stop carrying responsibility for what someone else chose to do. This episode also includes biblical encouragement, reflection questions, healing insights, and a gentle reminder that divorce is something you went through—not who you are. If you’ve been silently carrying embarrassment, rejection, self-blame, or feelings of failure after divorce, this conversation will remind you that your worth did not end when your marriage did. Connect with me on Facebook at: Divorced and Redeemed | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2144133606425618] Contact Me at: bonita@divorcedandredeemed.com [bonita@divorcedandredeemed.com]

17. How to Let God Heal Your Broken Heart After Divorce or Betrayal

If your heart feels shattered right now, if you're trying to hold yourself together after betrayal or divorce, and you're wondering, "God, how do I even begin to heal from this?" this episode is for you. Today, we're not just talking about healing in theory; we're talking about how to actually let God heal the places in you that still hurt.

16. Why Does Betrayal Make You Feel So Rejected? A Christian Healing Guide

In this episode, we're having a conversation about the sting of rejection after betrayal or divorce and why it cuts deeper than many people realize. You'll learn that betrayal doesn't just break trust; it can plant lies about your worth, value, and identity. But we're not staying stuck there.  If you've been struggling with feelings of being replaced, not enough, or easily discarded, this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface and how to begin healing in a way that restores your heart and your identity in Christ.