He Left Me Behind—But God Stayed | How I Reclaimed Joy from Betrayal & Depression

When Monda discovered her husband’s pornography addiction, she didn’t

walk away—she stayed, prayed, and fought for her marriage. A committed

Christian, Monda held on through betrayal, hoping for reconciliation

even as he chose to leave. Left as a single mother, she battled

depression and an eating disorder while raising her children with

strength and conviction. Through heartbreak and perseverance, God was

with her—and today, she lives a life full of joy and support with the

family she and God have built.

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📚 Chapters:

00:00 - Preview

02:42 - About Monda

03:48 - What Jesus Says About Marriage

09:03 - Monda and Her 1st Husband

10:40 - Discovering His Porn Addiction

14:12 - Willingness to Reconcile

16:34 - Tennessee Complicates the Divorce

18:52 - A Church Who Was Truly Family

22:55 - Sharing Custody of the Children

25:23 - Trauma, Anger, and Depression

31:05 - The Story of Monda, Nell, Carla, and Kevin

34:08 - Monda and Kevin Fall in Love

35:27 - Amazing Providence

36:42 - Kevin Adopts Allen & Bonnie / Monda Adopts Zack

37:47 - God's Will is Not the Same as God's Providence

39:53 - Monda's Advice for Divorced Women

43:09 - Divorce Can be More Difficult Than Death

45:59 - Two Hearts Who Share the Pain

47:20 - How to Protect Yourself While Dating

51:08 - Satan Wants Your Marriage to Fail

51:40 - Closing Statements

52:23 - Credits

🔥 Faith and resilience are the driving forces behind the series,

"Tempered". Sharing the stories of women who have overcome hardship,

this show is a testament to the strength of a faithful Christian woman.

These ladies share their stories of trauma, loss, and the profound ways

their beliefs carried them through the darkest of times with honesty and

courage. Their strength and determination to not merely survive, but to

thrive in the face of adversity has tempered them into who they are

today.

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