One of the very first posts I wrote for the Authentic Hope Blog, called Understanding Partner Betrayal Trauma discussed the way in which betrayal ... Read More »
Complex Partner Betrayal Trauma, Part 1: Definition
Complex partner betrayal trauma makes you feel like you are losing your mind. It yanks your sense of security out from under you and puts you in a ... Read More »
Go To A 12 Step Meeting? You Gotta Be Kidding Me
“You have got to be kidding me! You want me to go to a 12-step meeting when my partner is the addict? What did I do to deserve that lovely suggestion? ... Read More »
Getting Educated, Part 2: It’s A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Educating yourself about betrayal is just like everything else in the healing process: a marathon not a sprint. Nevertheless, many of the betrayed ... Read More »
Getting Educated, Part 1: Pace Yourself
When I was in graduate school we had to go on a day-long silent retreat. I was just beginning to understand that my spouse was dealing with sexual ... Read More »
Finding Safe Friends For Support
Managing the aftermath of betrayal is a relational task. This means you need support from others. In addition to having a good therapist, having a few ... Read More »
Finding The Right Help
In the aftermath of betrayal, finding help is a priority, but finding the right help is the key to things improving quickly. For example, therapy for ... Read More »
You Deserve Help & Healing After Betrayal, Even if You Are Leaving Your Relationship
"I'm divorcing, so I don't need help." Recently a client decided that the best and healthiest route for her was to end her relationship with her ... Read More »
Getting Triggered
Recently I was sitting in a group for partners of sex addicts, and over and over again the women kept referring to being “triggered.” They sprinkled ... Read More »
