Podcasts · Marriage Unhindered

Healing from past sexual trauma

29 Oct 2026 · 50 min

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss how past sexual trauma can show up in marriage.

Listener questions and comments:

• Jenny - My cousin assaulted me and my mother was upset. I told her what happened and he was kicked out. I felt ashamed. (24:29) • Robert - My brother and I were molested by a neighbor but I was able to forgive him. From then on I lived a normal life. I kept it hidden for many years but was able to heal at a spiritual retreat. (33:51) • Maria - I had been through it as a child and in relationships I’ve been in the past. I’ve had to keep this person out of my life. I forgive him and pray for him. (39:02) • Jimmy - As a young child, my brother sexually abused me, but didn't know what was happening until years later. It affected my marriage and led to divorce. (44:32)

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

Monica Hinderer

https://www.monicahinderer.com/

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

Links in the notes 5

• https://www.marriageunhindered.com/
• https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/
• https://www.monicahinderer.com/
• https://catholictherapists.com/
• https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

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