The shock stage involves the initial discovery of your partner’s betrayal and deceit. Reactions in this stage can vary greatly, often resulting in extreme behavior. You enter … See more

When we’re told something we don’t want to hear or believe, our first reaction is often disbelief or denial. It is natural to doubt or reject things that might hurt us and cause immense e… See more

Once the reality of the situation begins to sink in, many women find themselves obsessing over their partner’s deceit and betrayal. Questioning if there’s more that you don’t k… See more

As you try to make sense of this new reality, everything you thought you knew about your partner and intimate relationship is called into question. Grappling with the loss of the l… See more

In the bargaining stage of betrayal trauma, you try to make a deal with a higher power, your spouse, or even yourself to fix things. This stage can include convincing yourself things aren’… See more