#12671 How Can I Heal a Strained Relationship? Forgiveness and Love - Rose Sweet
#12671 How Can I Heal a Strained Relationship? Forgiveness and Love - Rose Sweet  
Podcast: Catholic Answers Live
Published On: Mon Apr 13 2026
Description: “How can I heal a strained relationship?” This episode addresses practical steps for mending relationships, including four tips for healing and insights on reconciling childhood trauma. Additionally, the discussion touches on honoring parents as a Catholic and navigating complex family dynamics after forgiveness. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:18 – What are four tips for healing a strained relationship? 12:03 – How do you reconcile childhood trauma? 15:42 – Listen, Lead, Love, Let go. 18:01 – Resentment 20:42 – How can I honor my parents now that I am a Catholic? 33:59 – I have forgiven my family for various things, but my wife hasn’t. I have let it go, but it is causing strain. 43:18 – I have had a hurt relationship; I was married outside the church in an abusive relationship. I am now married in the church, but I still feel like I need healing. (Guidance) 46:19 – My father passed away, my mom is giving the family house to my brother when it was promised to me. How can I respond to this best? 52:31 – To what degree to talk about something controversial or let it go if we know that it will cause someone to be upset?