Understanding the Pain of Betrayal Trauma

The pain of betrayal trauma

Betrayal trauma is often oversimplified as a singular traumatic experience, yet its true nature is complex and layered.   This complexity arises because betrayal trauma doesn’t end when the betrayal ends; instead, it initiates a series of complicated emotional reactions in the betrayed individual that unfold over time. The discovery

Buried Pain: Childhood Trauma’s Impact on Infidelity

Childhood Trauma's Impact on Infidelity

The lingering effects of childhood abuse can manifest in complicated ways, shaping how adult survivors of abuse see themselves and how they interact with others. Many survivors of childhood abuse adopt coping strategies to manage the psychological after-effects of the abuse, even if those strategies remain largely automatic or subconscious.