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Jun 25, 2024June 25, 2024

STUCK- a harsh reality of individual and couples healing impacted by sex addiction

General Share, Gripes

Do you ever feel stuck in your healing process? If you answered “yes,” please know it’s not uncommon.  Whether you feel stuck in your healing or your relationship with the…

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Jan 31, 2023February 11, 2023

Happy Anniversary!  Let’s celebrate with a new blog category.

General Share, Insight For the Addict

January 31st marks the first anniversary of Betrayed, Not Broken.  I am so grateful for the readers, especially those who expressed appreciation for their validation.  God’s grace and a dear…

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Dec 23, 2022February 1, 2023
General Share 3

Are you dreading the holidays because of your betrayal trauma healing?  Do you wonder if and how you will enjoy yourself?  If so, please remember to “Keep it Real”! Enjoying…

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Nov 10, 2022November 16, 2022

Gripe of the Month: Sex Addiction and Alcoholism are not the same!

Gripes

I try to post one “gripe” entry a month because betrayal trauma healing is not a bed of roses, and we dishonor those healing from betrayal trauma by not addressing…

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Oct 24, 2022

Needs and Self Care

General Share

What comes to mind when you think of self-care?  Some may think of a day at the spa, a shopping spree, sipping wine, a bubble bath, or treating yourself to…

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Sep 20, 2022September 20, 2022

My experience with Support groups- Part 1

General Share

Please allow me to share my experience regarding support groups with you, the good, the bad, and somewhere in between.   If you’ve rolled your eyes or become irritated, I get…

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Jul 25, 2022July 15, 2022

Does your sex addict have the mindset of an eager beaver, or is he still trying to drive the “relationship” car?–Pt. 2

Gripes 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…

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Jun 24, 2022

How do you deal with weddings when healing from Betrayal Trauma: To attend or not to attend?

General Share

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,…

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May 31, 2022June 8, 2022

You deserve an Amends or Restitution

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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…

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Apr 25, 2022April 17, 2022

A Cost Letter can be very Helpful (Pt. 2)

General Share 1

Why is writing and reading the Cost letter important for your healing? It’s one thing not to be ready to take this step, but it’s another thing not to see…

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I started this blog because I couldn't find a resource that validated what I felt when I learned my husband was a sex addict. All I wanted was frank talk, no definitions, recovery speech, or minimization of what I was feeling. I hope you feel validated, heard, and understood when reading my blog posts. I try not to give advice; I share my experience with each topic to provide partners of sex addicts hope for their healing from betrayal trauma. To learn more, please read the "My Story" tab at the top of this page. If you like what you see and find this blog helpful, please share it with others; no one should feel alone on this yucky journey. I would love to hear from you. Please contact me at joy@betrayednotbroken.com. Most importantly, please remember you deserve to give yourself the time to heal well from betrayal trauma.

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April Journaling Prompt:

 

 

 

What puts a smile on your face despite what you may be going through?

 

 

 

February Journal Prompt: List ten things you love about yourself and why.

February Self-care Challenge:  Spend at least one hour doing your hobby this month.  If you don’t have a hobby, this is the time to explore until you find one you enjoy.

 

May Journal Prompt:

How can you be easier on yourself this month as you continue to help from betrayal trauma?

Self-Care Challenge:

Make a list of ten affirmations you can say to yourself daily.

 

 

March Journal Prompt:

What do you appreciate the most thus far about your healing journey?

Self-care Challenge:

Do something this month that makes you smile.