So much damage has been done. Is my life ruined?
. Whether you can believe it or not, there is grace for you. Here’s my definition of grace: Taking a wrong
Review: Forgiving What You Can’t Forget
decide what you do with your memories. Your life can be a graceful combination of beautiful and
The Sandwich Truce
cried. But they also packed lunch for each other. Sometimes, grace can be offered between slices of
Review: Leave A Cheater Gain A Life
be taking a much stronger stand for their own well-being, but there is a way to balance grace and spouses should just roll over with an “It’s okay, I still love you attitude.” Real grace will still outcome, but it is a true one. Disagreement #3: Leave no room for grace. From the author: “This is what establish real boundaries. Grace is not the same thing as trust. Some cheaters should never be trust can be granted too quickly and easily. But I want to live in a world that values grace and makes
Completed Forgiveness
forgive. There is a place for justice. Some people are so aware of their own need for grace and truly deserved, they'd be in a mess of trouble. But they receive something better instead – grace and out of the grace that has been given to you, you completely release your spouse. I hesitate to
Guard Your Heart After It’s Been Betrayed
supported her desire to offer him grace. I encouraged her to invite him to a recovery process and then
Is It Affair Fog or Real Love?
. Grace still meets us on the far side of brokenness. Healing doesn’t erase the past, but it can shape a
Signs of a Real Affair Confession
understandable. Be smart. Be watchful. But hold on to a bit of grace, too. 2. Don’t do this alone. For
Lori and Tim’s Story
that. Tim, what was the process of your change from anger to grace? Tim: On September 23rd last year, I , until they saw him extend grace. Tim, talk about the place you got stuck in for a while. Would you .” It was the most freeing conversation. That grace brought peace, and we started down a road of
Jen and Ryan’s Story: Healing After Multiple Affairs
choice for them), you have decided to take your story of healing and grace and share it with others. You needed grace just as much as he did because of some ways I reacted in the process. There was nothing Ryan nearly a decade. Through this process, I've re-experienced God's grace. Embracing the grace and God to extend grace and forgiveness to me. Even to this day, I can still struggle at times with
Tim’s Story: A Betrayer’s Perspective
, in their mother, in my family and friends. Grace covers a multitude of sins. that I couldn't provide myself. I needed grace. Fortunately, I finally found it... in my children angry. I did not deserve grace or forgiveness from her, but I wished for it. A deep part of me victims. Authenticity and Grace I've learned that I need to ask myself an important question: Am I value. The pain of the affair and divorce will never completely disappear, but grace can cover so
Sheri’s Story
prayed, and experienced forgiveness and grace, but I still felt like a fraud. If anyone knew what
The Gift of a Second Chance
strength and grace. Your commitment to me and to our marriage is a precious gift I will never lose
Emma’s Story: An Unfaithful Wife’s Affair Apology Letter
grace. I realize how incredibly lucky I am to have you, and I want you to know I see and appreciate how
Dealing with an Uncertain or Uncooperative Partner
Partner I've known many betrayed spouses who, out of tremendous strength, offer grace to an unfaithful
Reclaiming Intimacy After Infidelity
go of judgement and embrace grace. Let me be a bit more practical by suggesting three things you can
Two Betrayers Talk about Their Affairs
going to be a twinge of pain, but grace allows even that pain to be a part of our story. It says and, in some ways, deeper. You know, the way grace works in a relationship and in our lives is
Robin’s Story
was a man who believed he wasn’t deserving of forgiveness or grace. He knew his infidelity was a
14 Steps of Affair Recovery for the Unfaithful Partner
, or if you cannot trust them, or if they are more likely to offer you shame than grace, then don’t
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