What I appreciate the most thus far about my healing journey
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!I’m not grateful for the pain I experienced from my husband’s betrayals, but I cherish…
HIS SHAMEFUL BEHAVIOR CAN BE YOUR BURDEN IF YOU CHOOSE TO CARRY IT.
I focus on one aspect of the betrayal trauma healing process I find unenjoyable or unfair. I do this because I rarely hear partners discuss these issues, but I know…
TOOL OF THE MONTH:
NATURE…a worthy refuge There are physical, mental, and emotional benefits to experiencing nature, especially if you are healing from betrayal trauma. My house backs up to the wilderness, so it…
Does your sex addict have the mindset of an eager beaver, or is he still trying to drive the “relationship” car?–Pt. 2
Last week we looked at the importance of the eager beaver mindset in sex addict versus the sex addict who doesn’t recognize his lazy approach to recovery is hurting the…
Does your sex addict have the mindset of an eager beaver, or is he still trying to drive the “relationship” car?–Pt. 1
One of my pet peeves is the addict who lacks the eager beaver mindset. I am referring to a sex addict who is lackadaisical in his recovery approach and efforts…
Let’s talk about ANXIETY!
Anxiety is an essential topic because you can’t talk about healing from betrayal trauma caused by the actions of sex addicts without looking at anxiety. Fear of the unknown can…
How do you deal with weddings when healing from Betrayal Trauma: To attend or not to attend?
Summer tends to be a season of weddings which can be potential triggers for those healing from Betrayal Trauma. I love weddings; they are joyous occasions where friends, families, neighbors,…
When will he start behaving so my life will get better?
I have heard this sentiment expressed more times than I wish to admit. Some women come into support groups knowing their husbands have a problem and believe all issues will…
Tool of the Month: Restorative Yoga
I chose Restorative yoga as the tool I want to highlight this month. Restorative yoga has been a great tool for my healing journey. Restorative yoga is defined as “a…
You deserve an Amends or Restitution
The Living Amends (Atonement) or Restitution Letter is a sincere apology that includes acknowledging the past harms, the effects of those harms, recognizing the impact of those harms on you…