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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.
Pain might have brought you to this article. The heartache of being betrayed by someone you love and trust is among the most painful, disorienting experiences anyone can face. During the infidelity aftermath, many betrayed partners are overwhelmed by intense feelings and consumed with questions about what has occurred, and
Childhood trauma — sexual, emotional or physical abuse; the death or abandonment of a parent — can have a lasting impact on an individual’s sense of self and emotional wellbeing. Certain traumatic events shake us at our core, negatively impacting the foundation of our self-development. If we don’t deal with
Anger is a common and normal reaction to being betrayed. For some, it’s a constant as they attempt to recover from the psychological devastation of a betrayal trauma. You may find that you go to bed angry and wake up angry, unable to shake it off. Or you might
When someone comes to therapy to address an issue that is negatively impacting their life, part of the therapist’s job is to build an understanding of what is getting in the client’s way of living a more fulfilling life. This understanding evolves as more becomes known about the person and