What happens when grace meets the deepest wounds of sexual trauma?

In this powerful episode of Living the Grace Life, my guest Nancy Manassero shares her incredible journey of healing from sexual abuse through the redemptive grace of Jesus. During an extended honeymoon trip through Europe, Nancy and her husband Tom encountered the transformative ministry of Swiss L'Abri, where their faith in Christ was born. But they had no idea that this new path would one day collide with unimaginable trauma.

Nancy, a retired nurse and author of Heartmending: God Can Heal Your Heartbreak from Sexual Abuse, opens up about the night her life changed forever—when a moment meant for fatherly celebration turned into a devastating violation. Her story is raw, redemptive, and rooted in the truth of God’s grace.

We explore themes of:

Forgiveness after sexual abuse

Dispelling the myths of forgiveness

Breaking free from negative thought loops

Finding healing through Christian community and “one anothering”

The lifelong process of heartmending and truth-telling

Nancy believes, “Forgiveness is the epitome of healing.” Her story shows that God’s grace can reach even the most broken places—not only for the survivor, but even for the abuser.

If you’ve wrestled with pain, shame, or silence from past trauma, this episode offers hope, truth, and companionship on the journey toward healing.

🎧 Tune in now and take your next step in living the grace life.

💬 "Forgiveness is the epitome of healing."

🌿 Read Heartmending: God can heal your heartbreak from sexual abuse

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