Articles on betrayal trauma, sex addiction, and recovery
Plain-language articles by our therapists and coaches on betrayal trauma, sex and pornography addiction, intimacy anorexia, disclosure, and trauma healing.
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- What should I do in the first days after discovering betrayal?Dealing with Discovery Trauma After Infidelity
- What is betrayal trauma, and why do I feel triggered?Betrayal Trauma: Understanding Your Trauma Triggers
- What is a therapeutic disclosure, and who guides it?The Rise of Recovery Disclosure Guides
- Can trust be rebuilt after sexual betrayal?Partners of Sex Addicts: Rebuilding Trust
- How can I help my partner heal from what I did?Tell Me Again – Helping Your Partner Heal From Betrayal
- What is intimacy anorexia?Is Intimacy Anorexia the Hidden Sniper in Your Marriage?
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- Sex Addiction
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What's in a Name? Understanding Co-Sex Addicts
Why the co-sex addict label harms partners of sex addicts. Learn about the stigma, timing issues, and better therapeutic approaches for betrayed spouses.
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- Trauma Healing
Serenity Room Reflections: Poems for Recovery
Short poems and sayings from the Serenity Room on waiting, taking risks, the child inside, and the path your heart and habits shape, for partners in recovery.
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- Betrayal Trauma
- Sex Addiction
Partners of Sex Addicts: Dealing with betrayal trauma triggers
Betrayal trauma triggers send partners of sex addicts on emotional rollercoasters. Learn to set boundaries, build support, and manage triggers effectively.
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- Betrayal Trauma
- Sex Addiction
Dealing with Discovery Trauma After Infidelity
Discovering a spouse's sex addiction can be a shock trauma. In one study, about 70% of wives had PTSD-level symptoms after disclosure. Find specialized help.
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- Betrayal Trauma
- Relationship
Has Your Friendship Become an Emotional Affair?
Take this 8-question assessment to identify if your friendship has crossed boundaries into an emotional affair. Learn warning signs and scoring guide.
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- Betrayal Trauma
- Sex Addiction
The Gaslighting Pill: Separating Out the Kernel of Truth
Lies built on kernels of truth create doubt. Separate factual truth from distortions and fictions layered by gaslighters to manipulate reality.
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- Betrayal Trauma
- Trauma Healing
Are You Stuck in a Victim Stance?
Break free from the one-up or one-down victim stance. Learn to move to equal relational footing with your spouse and transition from survivor to thriver.
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- Betrayal Trauma
- Trauma Healing
Betrayal Trauma: Understanding Your Trauma Triggers
Trauma triggers are reminders of painful betrayal events. Recognize, understand, and manage trigger responses to regain sense of safety and control.
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- Betrayal Trauma
- Sex Addiction
Damage Control After Betrayal for Partners
Navigate the emotional rollercoaster after discovering betrayal with essential damage control guidelines. Learn what questions to ask and timing strategies.
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- Betrayal Trauma
- Sex Addiction
Emotional First Aid: The 10 Pillars (Part 1)
Just discovered your husband's sex addiction? Navigate the rollercoaster with practical first-aid strategies. You didn't cause it, and healing begins here.
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- Betrayal Trauma
- Sex Addiction
Emotional First Aid: The 10 Pillars (Part 2)
Learn the 10 pillars of emotional first aid for partners of sex addicts: education, community support, therapy, and self-care strategies for healing.
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- Intimacy Anorexia
Emotional Starvation in a Struggling Marriage
Emotional starvation destroys marriages when your spouse deliberately blocks intimacy to maintain control. Learn about intimacy anorexia and find help.
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