Restored: Helping Children of Divorce
Children of divorce are 2–3 times more likely to get divorced and are more likely to struggle with emotional problems, relationship issues, and bad habits. But those stats don’t get to write your story. If your parents’ divorce or family dysfunction left wounds you can’t always put into words, this show is for you.
The Restored Podcast shares real stories and expert tips to heal the trauma, navigate family challenges, and build the healthy relationships you’ve always wanted.
Ranked in the top 10% of all podcasts and #18 in the divorce category — the only one dedicated to children of divorce — listeners say it’s “more effective than 30 years of counseling.”
You’re not doomed to repeat your family’s past. You can break the cycle, and we’re here to help you do it.
Restored: Helping Children of Divorce
#156: “This Is Not the Marriage I Signed Up For” | Heather Khym
Heather thought her family life was normal. But over time, she uncovered two buried traumas that quietly shaped her childhood—and required deep healing.
Years later, as a newlywed, another wound came to light: her husband’s secret porn addiction. It shattered her—but it also became the turning point for restoration. Heather now calls it both the worst day and the best day of her life.
In this episode, we dive into:
- Why she didn’t leave, and the non-negotiable conditions she set to even consider staying
- Her advice for women facing the same gut-wrenching discovery, and for young people who just found out about a parent's addiction or affair
- Her biggest lesson for anyone from a dysfunctional family—and the practical steps she recommends to start healing
If you’ve ever found yourself wounded or betrayed, wondering if healing and restoration is possible, this episode is for you.
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