Life's unexpected turns and painful betrayals can leave us wounded, but Joseph's story in Genesis reveals that God works through our pain for greater purposes. When we hold onto hurt, it becomes like bitter vinegar that spills over and affects those around us. True healing begins when we identify our injuries, find their source, and seek wisdom through support systems. Joseph teaches us that healing doesn't happen by reliving or rehearsing pain, but by releasing it to God. By trusting God with our bigger story, we can see how He redeems even our most painful experiences for good, transforming our scars into part of our purpose.