Reclaimed: Finding Your Identity after Marital Betrayal
About The Book
Stephanie Broersma lived a charmed life... until the day she discovered a deleted online conversation between her husband and another woman. When confronted, he confessed to a ten-year addiction to pornography and multiple affairs. Yet even as her world crumbled, Stephanie refused to allow Satan to turn her marriage into another dismal statistic. Reclaimed: Finding Your Identity after Marital Betrayal is Stephanie’s story–from revelation to reconciliation and all the pain and confusion in between. But it’s also a guide for those whose lives have turned upside down–a raw and honest look at the emotions, decisions, and difficulties women face in marital betrayal. It’s a collection of stories shared by real women, a journal with leading questions to help put words to feelings, and an encouraging compilation of Scripture verses to give strength to the weary.
Stephanie’s goal in sharing her story is that you will realize that you are not alone. That you are not without hope despite the chaos and pain around you. That you will find healing from the shame, anger, and brokenness that overwhelms you. That you will gain confidence as you rebuild trust and self-worth. And that you will walk out of this fire with your head held high, giving God the glory for the amazing, reclaimed story of your life. Stephanie Broersma is a living example of how God brings beauty from ashes in the lives of His children.
Married since 2002, she and her husband, Tim, have walked through the valley of marital betrayal and come out the other side stronger, more in love, and fully devoted to Christ. She now heads Reclaimed Ministry, an organization that seeks to help other broken brides recover from the pain and devastation of marital infidelity.
About The Author
Stephanie Broersma
Stephanie Broersma is a living example of how God brings beauty from ashes in the lives of His children. Married since 2002, she and her husband, Tim, have walked through the valley of marital betrayal and come out the other side stronger, more in love, and fully devoted to Christ. She now heads Reclaimed Ministry, an organization that seeks to help other broken brides recover from the pain and devastation of marital infidelity.
For more information or to find help, visit reclaimedministry.com.
Rave Reviews for... Reclaimed: Finding Your Identity after Marital Betrayal
“When Tim and Stephanie Broersma told me their story for The 700 Club, I came away with a greater understanding of God’s heart of restoration. Statistically the betrayal, pain and anger that plagued their marriage should have destroyed any hope for reconciliation. But God prevailed and showed them His grace and mercy through the process of forgiveness, healing and restoration. Reclaimed: Finding Your Identity After Marital Betrayal, is the fruit of Stephanie’s journey with God Almighty and vital material for those suffering the fallout of marital infidelity and, quite frankly, for anyone who desires to live a healthy marriage.”
— Shannon Woodland, Senior Feature Producer, Christian Broadcasting Network
“Stephanie has been where you are. She’s experienced the indescribable hurt, but she’s also experienced the supernatural healing. She has suffered through the feelings of brokenness and betrayal, but she’s also experienced the beauty of restoration. She’s been through the shock, anger, bitterness, shame, lies, and grief, that are all too common in response to a husband’s confession of a sexual sin. She can relate to where you are, but she can also help you get to a place of hope, joy, and restoration.
I pray Reclaimed: Finding Your Identity After Marital Betrayal, serves as a mentor similar to the one my wife had 20 years ago. I pray that God would use this resource to make whole what was broken and betrayed.”
— Hans Molegraaf, Founder of Marriage Revolution
“Through the sharing of her experiences following her husband’s confession, Stephanie provides other women a companion in their own unique journey as they navigate the confusing and complex emotions surrounding infidelity. You will feel understanding as she walks with you, helping you navigate through the aftermath of unplanned pain and unending questions.
This hope-filled book will meet those in the immediate aftermath of confession, as well as the woman who is months or years along in the journey and yet still searching to find further healing and freedom from the pain.”
— Christie Hunter, MA, R.C.C.; Co-Founder Theravive.com