At some point in our lives, we all face hurt in relationships. Perhaps it was a close friend who betrayed your trust, a family member who said something deeply painful, or even a breakdown in marriage. These wounds cut deeply, often leaving us feeling stuck, angry, or hopeless…

We hear it in sermons, we read it in Scripture, and we know it’s part of the call to live like Christ. But what happens when forgiveness feels out of reach? What if the pain is still fresh, the betrayal still raw, or the wound never fully healed?