healing for partners
Sexual betrayal is a genuine trauma…
…and its effects are real. Whether with porn or in an affair harm occurs. Every time.
You just discovered what’s been happening behind your back and you feel shocked.
Your partner just disclosed to you they’ve been keeping sexual secrets and somehow you’re left feeling you are to blame.
Now what?
Something in your gut felt like things weren’t right.
Now you feel turn to either trust your gut instinct or your partner who you’ve loved for years.
How do you navigate betrayal trauma?
Life after discovery often leaves people in a roller coaster state. Which makes creating safety the first priority.
- “I am so distraught I can barely move.”
- “What else do I not know?”
- “Is our relationship over?”
- “What did I do wrong?”
- “I never want to see my partner again”
- “Is there any hope that we can make it through this, together?”
Betrayed partners are often the first in the relationship to seek help, because of the overwhelming trauma that accompanies infidelity and sexual betrayal.
Many partners suffer symptoms which can debilitate the body and the mind.
Betrayed partners often suffer from shock, anger and rage, feelings of sadness or hopelessness, guilt or self-blame as it relates to addiction, and feelings of fear and paranoia.
They can also feel numb, have obsessive thoughts about the betrayal, anxiety, insomnia or nightmares, depression, feelings of low self-worth, and resentment toward God and others.
You are not to blame for the crisis – you did not create or cause it.
You can’t control it.
You’re the most important person you will ever be in relationship with.
Betrayed partners need help coping with trauma and establishing safety.
Recovery for partners includes dealing with betrayal trauma, understanding the nature of the addiction, communication of feelings, and developing a plan suitable for long term support and self-care.
I help partners create the safety they need to move out of isolation toward healthy support.
My heart is to help partners heal from betrayal trauma.
I’ll help you chart a path that creates stability.
Healing for partners can provide long term repair and growth.
You can reclaim your sense of self and support.
Call now to schedule a free 20-minute consultation to get started.