Join us today as Peggy shares her remarkable story of resilience, faith, and transformation. From losing her father at just six years old and navigating the challenges of growing up with an alcoholic mother, Peggy carried wounds of abandonment, grief, and responsibility from a young age. Later, she endured a painful and abusive marriage before finding healing through counseling, faith, and intentional recovery programs.

Today, Peggy speaks openly about the journey from brokenness to wholeness, the power of forgiveness, and the hope that comes from never giving up. Her story is a reminder that healing is possible, new beginnings are real, and it’s never too late to find love and peace.

Your Host: Angie Sedore
Our Guest: Peggy Paullin-Neal

Trigger Warning
This episode includes discussions of childhood trauma, alcoholism, suicide attempts, divorce, and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect:
· Growing up in the shadow of her father’s death and her mother’s alcoholism
· Carrying adult responsibilities as a child and feeling abandoned
· Surviving manipulation and abuse within marriage
· Finding faith in Jesus during her teenage years
· Healing through counseling, forgiveness practices, and programs like Untying the Knots of the Heart
· Discovering that it’s never too late for love, joy, and a new chapter

Key Takeaways:
· Healing is a lifelong process and happens in layers
· Forgiveness releases the power others hold over you
· Faith provides hope and strength when life feels unbearable
· Community, vulnerability, and trusted friends are vital for recovery
· It’s never too late to experience healthy love and new beginnings

Resources Mentioned:
· The Complete Guide to Divorce Recovery by Jim Smoke & Carol Smoke
https://a.co/d/g7zZMsf
· Untying the Knots of the Heart program
https://untyingknots.org/ 

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