
← Rise to Freedom25. Sept. · 13 Min.
How to Heal From What Hurt You and Stop Letting the Past Keep You Stuck
<p>How do you heal from past hurt when the person who hurt you never apologizes, changes, or gives you closure?</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Rise to Freedom Podcast</strong>, Cecilia Columbus explores what it means to take responsibility for your healing without taking responsibility for what happened to you.</p><p>Inspired by Chapter 1 of her book, <em>Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God</em>, Cecilia shares how unresolved hurt, rejection, church hurt, abuse, unforgiveness, and limiting beliefs can become emotional and spiritual blockages that keep us stuck.</p><p>She also reflects on <strong>Romans 8:28</strong> and a powerful truth: <strong>something doesn’t have to be good for God to work it for your good.</strong></p><p>In this episode, you’ll discover how to identify what may be blocking your healing, stop waiting for someone else to give you permission to move forward, and begin asking a different question: <strong>“God, what can You do with what happened?”</strong></p><p>Your past may have affected you, but it does not have to have the final say over what happens next.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong> healing from past hurt, forgiveness, emotional healing, letting go of blame, finding closure, overcoming rejection, church hurt, breaking unhealthy patterns, Christian personal growth, Romans 8:28, and finding freedom in God.</p><p>If this episode encourages you, follow the <strong>Rise to Freedom Podcast</strong> and share it with another woman who may need this reminder.</p><p><strong>God has already given you everything you need to rise—flaws and all.</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with Cecilia</p><p>Website:</strong> <a href="http://freedomencourages.com/">FreedomEncourages.com</a> <strong>Book:</strong> <em>Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God</em> — available on Amazon <strong>Podcast:</strong> Rise to Freedom Podcast <strong>Host:</strong> Cecilia M. Columbus</p><p><strong>Free Resource:</strong> Visit <a href="http://freedomencourages.com/"><strong>FreedomEncourages.com</strong></a> to download the free <em>It’s Time to Stop Shrinking Back</em> workbook.</p><p><br></p>