The Dr. John Delony Show My Husband Hates the Person I've Become
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Nov 28, 2025 Amanda shares her journey of leaving a high-demand religion after 27 years of marriage, grappling with long-standing resentment towards her husband’s criticism. John Delony guides her through the process of self-forgiveness and the importance of creating a supportive community. Rose confronts her husband's betrayal involving her sisters' photos, seeking advice on rebuilding trust while navigating family dynamics. John emphasizes the need for clear boundaries and suggests writing down her needs to foster healing and redemption in their relationship.
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Old Systems Leave Present Scars
- Leaving a high-demand religion exposes you to both new freedom and lingering patterns from that system.
- Amanda and John note present-day hurts often continue even after you both leave the original toxic context.
Forgive Your Younger Self
- Forgive the younger you for making the choices she did under limited information.
- John explicitly instructs Amanda to write a letter to her 22-year-old self and say, "I forgive you."
Lonely During Illness
- Amanda recounts feeling abandoned when she had breast cancer and her husband criticized her grief.
- She describes crying alone because he called her "too negative" while she processed real fear.