Are you ready for a raw conversation about finding love after trauma? This episode features gospel artist Tasha Page Lockhart and her husband Deangelo Loftin sharing their whirlwind romance that defied conventional timelines. From their first Instagram interaction over a makeup-free photo to a Pu...
Are you ready for a raw conversation about finding love after trauma? This episode features gospel artist Tasha Page Lockhart and her husband Deangelo Loftin sharing their whirlwind romance that defied conventional timelines. From their first Instagram interaction over a makeup-free photo to a Puerto Rico trip that sealed their commitment, their journey reveals how God orchestrated their union despite past wounds.
The couple candidly discusses their individual battles with childhood abuse, addiction, and failed marriages. What makes their story remarkable isn't just the speed of their courtship, but how their shared experiences of healing created a foundation of understanding that many relationships lack. "I understand him and he understands me," Tasha explains, highlighting the profound connection that made their quick transition to marriage feel divinely appointed.
## Timestamps:
- 12:30 - How Deangelo first reached out to Tasha through Instagram DMs
- 19:45 - Tasha's journey through addiction and recovery
- 28:20 - Deangelo reveals childhood trauma and his path to healing
- 35:10 - The three breakups that tested their relationship
- 42:35 - Their quick engagement and wedding decision
- 51:15 - How they handle disagreements with their motto "let love lead"
## Key Takeaways:
- True healing requires professional help - Deangelo credits therapy with preparing him for healthy love
- God's timing often defies conventional relationship advice
- Shared trauma can create deeper understanding when both partners are actively healing
- Authenticity in relationships begins with seeing and accepting each other's unfiltered selves
- Prayer and spiritual connection can provide the foundation for relationship decisions
Ready to be inspired by a love story that proves God can use our deepest wounds to create our greatest connections? Listen to this powerful testimony that reminds us healing is possible and love is worth believing in—even after multiple heartbreaks.
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