Betrayal Trauma Recovery

Do you have betrayal trauma symptoms? Did any professional that you went to help you understand that you are a victim of emotional and psychological abuse? If not, you’re not the only one. Attend one of our Betrayal Trauma Recovery Group Sessions to join a community of women who can validate and support you. Most Professionals Miss Betrayal Trauma Symptoms Tragically, family, friends, clergy...

If you’ve typed “I dislike my husband” into a search bar, you probably didn’t do it lightly. Dislike usually follows a buildup of emotional neglect, manipulation, broken promises, or repeated lies. Often, you still care about him and even love him. But something inside you feels shut down. What makes it even more confusing is when he says he’s changing. Maybe he apologized, started therapy, joined...

If your husband never apologizes, that’s a problem. But there’s an even bigger problem many people don’t talk about: if your husband apologizes, how do you know if it’s genuine? Especially if he has a history of lying. Here are five key patterns to watch for and how to tell whether his apology is truly genuine, especially if you’re considering reconciliation after infidelit...

Is therapy causing you to feel worse? Do you keep going, thinking maybe the next session will be the breakthrough? Here are the warning signs of an abusive therapist every woman needs to be aware of. Amy Nordhues, a victim of an abusive therapist, and author of Prayed Upon , joined Anne Blythe, M.Ed. on The FREE Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast to talk about the warning signs of an abusive therapi...

If you’re wondering how to get back to yourself after emotional abuse, listen to how Anne Blythe, M.Ed. came back to herself through writing, exercise, and boundaries. Do you need support through your healing journey? Check out our Group Support Session Schedule . Transcript: How To Get Back To Yourself After Emotional Abuse Anne: A few years ago, I was doing an interview for The Betrayal Tr...

Do you feel like something is “off” with your husband? If you’re asking, “Why is my husband constantly on his phone?” Here’s what couple therapists or clergy won’t tell you. Dr. Hastings and Dr. Lucero Jones are on the podcast talking about their groundbreaking research on how a husband’s pornography use affects his wife. You deserve support, learn a...

Does your husband promise you that he will do anything to help heal your marriage from his betrayal, lies, and emotional abuse? Then then doesn’t do anything? “I fight for our marriage, but he doesn’t follow through,” said Kirsten, a member of our community. Does this sound familiar? We’re here for you, learn about our Betrayal Trauma Recovery Group Sessions. Transcri...

Do you feel anxious, confused, or unsafe in your marriage, but you can’t quite explain why? These 7 emotional safety examples can help you find clarity when your husband’s words sound loving, but his actions leave you feeling betrayed. Before we get to the list, to see if he’s using any one of the 19 types of emotional abuse tactics, take our free emotional abuse test . 7 EMOTIONAL SAFETY EX...

If your in-laws enable emotional abuse, you’re not alone. Tragically, this is an extremely common occurrence for victims. Tanya shares her heartbreaking story of living through financial, physical, and emotional abuse – all while her in-laws enable her abuser. If you need live support, learn about our online Betrayal Trauma Recovery Group Sessions . Transcription: When Your In-Laws Are Emoti...

If you’re experiencing narcissistic abuse, know that you’re not alone. How to spot your husband’s narcissistic abuse: 1. He Makes Harmful Choices Seem Like “Accidents” One early sign of narcissistic abuse is when your husband does something hurtful, suspicious, or confusing, then acts like it was just an accident. Maybe he “accidentally” sends a message to the wrong person. Maybe...

When a man chooses to have a secret sexual basement, he’s abusing his wife. Here’s why. A secret sexual basement refers to a hidden life that a man conceals from his wife and children. This hidden life may involve activities such as pornography, prostitution, sexting, affairs, sexual assault, or workplace sexual harassment. Having A “Secret Basement” Is Abuse Here are all t...

Betrayal trauma occurs when you’ve experienced (or are still experiencing) your husband’s emotional and psychological abuse. If you recently found out your husband has been lying to you, using pornography, or other infidelity, here’s what you need to know. If you relate and need support? Learn about Betrayal Trauma Recovery Group Support Sessions . What Is Betrayal Trauma? Betray...

Women who feel, “my husband is taking advantage of me,” may often be confused by the damaging advice they receive when they go for help. And what you know right now may only be the tip of the iceberg. See If Your Husband is Taking Advantage of You: 3 Ways 1. IF HE USES YOUR TRUST TO HIDE WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING Most women don’t enter marriage looking for problems. They enter it assuming he’s...

If you’re wondering, “How do I know if my husband is abusive ?” You’re not alone. Hearing the stories of other women can help you know what to do next. Coach Jo is a Betrayal Trauma Recovery Coach who had to ask herself that question in two different marriages. If you relate with her experience learn about Betrayal Trauma Recovery Group Sessions here . Your Husband Is Abusi...

Most women would probably not describe their husband as misogynistic. But some examples of misogyny are so subtle, you may be surprised to realize your husband is doing them. 3 EXAMPLES OF MISOGYNY 1. HE NEEDS A LIST FOR EVERY HOUSEHOLD CHORE Your husband might say he is happy to help around the house, but only if you tell him exactly what to do. He might expect you to write detailed lists, remind...

Emotional abuse survivors overwhelmingly report that hearing other emotional abuse survivor stories helped them get to emotional safety. If you’re experiencing your husband’s emotional abuse, check out our daily, online support group for women. We’d love to see you in a Session TODAY. Key Points from Emotional Abuse Survivor Stories Hearing Survivor Stories Offers Hope and Valida...

Voicing the agony of betrayal trauma can come in many different forms. Ralynne Riggs, a professional singer and victim of betrayal and abuse, shares her experience. She created a YouTube cover of the song Anything Worth Holding On To . Transcript: Voicing the Agony Of Betrayal Anne: I’ve posted the music video we’re talking about today on our YouTube channel. So after you’ve list...

Have you experienced emotional abuse from your husband? Maybe in the form of sexual betrayal. If so, here are five affirmations for emotional abuse victims. 1. I Am Enough Abusive relationships often diminish a person’s self-worth. Victims are led to believe they need their abuser for validation. By repeating the affirmation, I AM ENOUGH , victims can begin to rebuild their self-esteem and r...

If your narcissist ex won’t leave you alone—even after the divorce—you know how exhausting it is to feel like there’s no real break, no matter how much space you try to create. Here are six powerful strategies you can use right now to create distance from a narcissistic ex-husband who won’t back off. As you’ll see in this interview with my guest Lee, these are real, battle-tested tools—clear...

When counseling for cheating focuses on what a wife could have done differently to stop her husband’s betrayal, it misses the real issue: her husband made choices in secret and withheld reality from her. Here are five things a therapist or counselor may ask you to do, that you’re probably already doing. 5 THINGS A THERAPIST MIGHT SUGGEST, THAT YOU’RE Probably ALREADY DOING 1. If...

Have you been searching for the best support for betrayal trauma? Do you feel alone, scared, heartbroken, and sick over the betrayal and the consequences of his emotional abuse? Victims of betrayal and abuse deserve a safe space to process trauma, openly speak truths, ask hard questions, and receive validation. What is the best betrayal trauma support group? Here are 4 things to look for . . . 1....

You deserve the best betrayal trauma resources as you navigate the deeply personal journey toward emotional safety. What is Betrayal Trauma? Betrayal trauma in marriage occurs when your husband violates your trust. But here’s the thing: Some resources for navigating what to do about betrayal trauma can be more traumatizing than helpful. In This Article, We Cover These Best Betrayal Trauma Re...

People often told me, “marriage is hard work”, when I tried to explain the confusion, fear, and emotional exhaustion I was experiencing in my marriage. I kept wondering: is every marriage really this way? I had nothing to compare it to, especially when even couples who seemed happy said marriage was hard. If your marriage is hard work all the time, you may be dealing with something oth...

Has your husband betrayed you? You are not alone. Anne and Missy share insights on healing from betrayal through recognizing betrayal, understanding manipulation, and finding support. If he’s betrayed you, there are resources available to support you. In fact, you may be a victim of his emotional abuse. There at 19 different types of emotional abuse, and some are really subtle. To see if you...

Victim blaming is an insidious form of abuse in and of itself. In the betrayal trauma community, abusers, clergy, therapists, and others blame victims for “their part” in the betrayal and abuse they experience at the hands of their partners. Recognizing victim blaming is an essential skill in the toolkit of every victim. Our Betrayal Trauma Recovery Group Sessions meet daily in every t...