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Being the victim of an affair is like having the ground beneath you give way without warning. The emotional foundation you relied on crumbles, leaving you in a free-fall of confusion and pain. It’s not just the act of betrayal that cuts deep, but the profound loss of trust and
Emotional pain is an inevitable aspect of the human experience, something we all encounter at some point in our lives. As we navigate this pain, we develop coping mechanisms to help us manage and alleviate our suffering. Some of these coping strategies are conscious and intentional, such as reaching out
“I never imagined I’d end up betrayed by my partner,” said Tanya, age 44. “In my mind, infidelity was something that happened to other couples. Ones who didn’t communicate, or those who didn’t have anything in common. I was so wrong.” Tanya and Marcus had been married for sixteen years
“Before I messed everything up by having an affair, my partner and I used to say that our relationship was like a continuous love letter. Since my affair, we’ve been through a lot. And that’s an understatement. What’s helping us feel more connected is that now my role in the
This is the latest installment of articles on toxic shame. I have been focusing on shame and the role it plays in emotional suffering for several reasons. First, it is a central experience in childhood for many who have suffered traumatic attachment wounds. Whether the shame remains fully conscious or