“Healing Your Marriage when Trust is Broken: Finding Forgiveness and Restoration”
Quite a book title, eh?
You should get to know the author, Cindy Beall.
The story that Cindy shares has proven to me that trust after infidelity is possible. She shows how much time and work it takes, but in the open the pages of her open book, she holds her life before readers in the hopes that theirs will turn out whole and well and peaceful.
Throughout her story, Cindy weaves scripture, reflection questions, and snapshots of other couples’ experiences as well. As an added bonus, she sprinkled in a bit of her own humor and wit:
- “I turned 40 years old in 2010. Just seeing that fact in writing kind of makes my back hurt.”
Lines like that one show that Cindy’s heart and soul are restored along with her marriage. She regained her love for life and laughter, and she regained her love for her husband. Thankfully, she feels passionate about bringing this restoration to marriages when trust is broken.
And she’s painfully honest about the process:
- “It was very confusing to love and hate my husband at the same time.”
- “…a mental battle is going on inside me as I strive to trust my husband more every day. I engage in this battle on a regular basis, and it can be exhausting.”
This book is a powerful tool to be placed in the hands of those who are fighting to keep their marriage together. It’s also a compassionate example for those who are wondering if trust is possible anymore.
