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Finding Love After Abuse and Betrayal: How I Learned to Trust Again

Finding Love After Abuse and Betrayal: How I Learned to Trust Again

Finding Love After Abuse and Betrayal: How I Learned to Trust AgainMandi Pratt
Published on: 19/02/2025

“How do you trust again after betrayal, abuse, and heartbreak?” It’s a question so many survivors ask, and in this episode, Mandi and her partner open up about their journey of finding love after trauma. Mandi shares how she rebuilt trust after leaving an abusive marriage—only to discover her ex was wanted by the FBI for multiple bank robberies. Together, Mandi and her new hubby discuss the fears, challenges, and unexpected joys of starting over, blending a family, and creating a relationship built on safety, respect, and love. If you’ve ever wondered whether love after trauma is possible, this conversation is for you.

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