Trauma in our Minds and Bodies When most people hear the word “trauma,” they think about major life events. We call this “Big T trauma”—a car accident, rape, fighting in a war, or discovering an affair. Big T trauma ignites our fight, flight, or freeze survival instincts and can literally reshape our brain. Then there […]
Now What?! First Steps in Dealing with Betrayal Trauma
You just found out your partner has been unfaithful. You found porn on his phone. He confessed to years of infidelity. Your mind is spinning. You feel alone. Is he a sex addict? What does sex addiction even mean? You’re devastated, hurt, paranoid, and confused. The trust between you and your partner is broken, and […]
Your Husband Has Been Unfaithful: Betrayal Trauma
You found out your husband is addicted to porn. Or he had an affair. Or multiple affairs. And now you feel like you’re going crazy. You’ve lost your sense of control and your security. Your emotions are all over the place. Is he a sex addict? You feel shocked, hurt, angry, alone, confused, afraid, and […]