# Forgiveness After Deep Trauma: How to Heal When the Pain Feels Impossible

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Podcast: [Redeemed Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast-7042187)
Published: 2026-02-25T11:00:00+00:00
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Send a text Forgiveness is one of the hardest journeys we will ever walk — especially when the wounds run deep.In this deeply personal episode of the Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns shares her own journey of wrestling with forgiveness after being kidnapped as a child and separated from her mother. She opens up about the anger, confusion, and pain that followed her into adulthood — and how God slowly led her toward healing and freedom.If you’ve ever struggled to forgive someone who hurt you deeply… If you’ve wrestled with betrayal, abandonment, family wounds, or trauma… This episode will meet you right where you are.Lauren also walks through the powerful biblical story of Joseph — betrayed by his own brothers, sold into slavery, and separated from his family for over 20 years — yet he chose forgiveness and saw God redeem what was meant for harm.This conversation will help you understand: What forgiveness really means (and what it doesn’t) How to forgive when there’s no apology Healing from childhood trauma and family wounds Letting go of bitterness, shame, and anger Why forgiveness is for your freedom, not theirs How God redeems painful stories for purpose Whether you are healing from a broken relationship, a painful past, or deep emotional wounds — this episode will encourage you that freedom is possible. Key Bible Story: Joseph (Genesis 37–45) Theme: Forgiveness, healing, redemption, freedom through ChristIf this episode encouraged you: ⭐ Share it with a friend who needs hope ⭐ Leave a review for the Redeemed Podcast ⭐ Follow Lauren’s journey and upcoming bookFREE Forgiveness Journal + Scriptures: (link in show notes) Christian forgiveness podcast how to forgive someone who hurt you healing from childhood trauma forgiveness after betrayal biblical forgiveness Joseph st…

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