Melanie Shankle sits down with Jim Daly to share her powerful story of overcoming generational trauma, emotional abuse, and spiritual confusion—ultimately finding healing through Jesus Christ. Years ago, Melanie wrote a 10 page letter to walk away from a broken relationship—but God challenged her to do it without bitterness. In this deeply moving conversation, she opens up about discovering that her mother was her “first mean girl,” the emotional toll of growing up with an undiagnosed bipolar parent, and the pivotal moment when her husband helped her uncover long hidden family truths. In this episode you'll hear about: What generational trauma really looks like How unspoken emotional wounds shape childhood The powerful moment Melanie realized the truth about her parents Why she didn’t walk away from faith despite hypocrisy Her journey from pain to purpose—and beauty from ashes And more This raw, redemptive episode reminds us that healing is possible, even when the past seems too painful to face. Get your copy of "Here Be Dragons" here: https://bit.ly/3EPgLv9 Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily X: https://twitter.com/FocusFamily #FocusontheFamily #Motherhood #ChristianParenting #FaithOverFear #RestInGod #MomLife #ChristianMom #FocusOnTheFamily #JimDaly #Melanieshankle #SpiritualRest #MomEncouragement
