Article in Psychology Today
Michelle Mays’ latest blog post, When We Go Blind to Cheating, explores the concept of betrayal blindness—the protective mechanism that can make partners both know and “not know” about a betrayal, an adaptive response that shields them from painful truths. Betrayal blindness works as an attachment-based coping strategy, enabling individuals to stay connected to their partners while minimizing emotional distress. Healing from this state, however, requires a gentle, supported process to re-establish clarity and trust within themselves. Michelle explains how betrayed partners can take gradual steps to process their emotions and reclaim their sense of reality, ultimately leading to healthier relationships.
Read more about how to navigate betrayal blindness here.
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About the Author:
Michelle Mays is a Licensed Professional Counselor and expert in treating sexual betrayal and trauma. She’s also the author of the new book The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Has Hurt You the Worst. Michelle has created a new treatment model to address the devastating dilemma that betrayed partners face when their significant other is unsafe to connect to, yet connection is the key to healing.
Braving Hope® is a ground-breaking coaching intensive for betrayed partners around the world. Working with Michelle will help you to move out of the devastation of betrayal, relieve your trauma symptoms and reclaim your life.
