When You're Face To Face With Your Abuser After 17 Years: EP 226

Diana shares a solo episode about unexpectedly meeting her abusive ex-husband at her work after 17 years of no contact. She walks through the encounter describing intense triggering and how she chose to speak with him compassionately. She learns of his debilitating health conditions, being cared for by a girlfriend, as he remains in an IFB church. Diana processes the shock with her circle of support, reflecting on forgiveness, boundaries, and feelings about “justice” without seeking revenge. She encourages listeners to prioritize safety, use legal resources when needed, and seek licensed trauma therapy. She recommends Mending the Soul groups as an additional tool for healing and coping with triggers.   00:00 Trigger Warning Intro 02:16 Backstory And Healing 03:40 Hearing His Name 06:48 Facing Him At Work 10:03 Health Decline Explained 14:03 Faith And Awkward Goodbye 16:14 Aftershock And Reflections 17:02 Googling And Second Marriage 20:31 Father In Law Discovery 24:05 Snark Fades Away 24:52 Aftermath support at Work 26:02 Therapy Barriers 27:42 Calling Jodeen 29:03 Alternate Reality Thoughts 30:44 Telling Brian at Home 34:50 Boundaries and Closure 36:42 Advice for Survivors 40:17 Violence and Safety 44:01 Healing Resources and Wrap   Website: https://dswministries.org Subscribe to the podcast: https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Social media links: Join our Private Wounds of the Faithful FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1603903730020136 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Can’t travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.org/product/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.org/donate/