Hurts don’t heal themselves—grace does. Drawing on St. John Paul II's "Givenness," we explore how God delights in you, why “naked without shame” is possible, and how to break painful patterns in marriage by entrusting everything to Christ. Practical steps: daily mental prayer, honest communication, confession, and choosing beauty that leads to intimacy.

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