btr.org - btr.org has daily, online Group and Individual Sessions for victims of emotional & psychological abuse and sexual coercion. For women experiencing pain, chaos, and isolation due to their husband’s lying, gaslighting, manipulation, porn use, cheating, infidelity, emotional abuse, and narcissistic abuse. Labeling a victim as "codependent" is a form of victim blaming. Pornography addiction / sex addiction are a domestic abuse issue. Narcissistic abuse is not a communication issue. We help women who are married, separated, or divorced heal through establishing emotional safety. If you suspect your husband is a narcissist, a pornography addict, or emotionally abusive, this podcast is for you. Every woman on our team has experienced betrayal trauma first hand. To learn more about Betrayal Trauma Recovery, visit BTR.ORG
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Betrayal Is Domestic Abuse
[Betrayal] needs to be addressed from a focal point of domestic abuse. Within that context is the only way to appropriately approach this type of situation without re-harming, or re-traumatizing the victim of the chronic manipulation.
Anne Blythe, founder of Betrayal Trauma Recovery
Women who have been intimately betrayed by a partner, whether through a sexual or emotional affair, pornography use, or other sexual acting out behaviors, are victims of domestic abuse. That is why it hurts so much.
How Does Betrayal Affect Women?
The effects of betrayal trauma can be debilitating. Physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual consequences may include:
* A loss of self-esteem
* Sleep difficulties and irregularity
* Eating too much or too little
* Depression and/or anxiety
* Loss of faith in spiritual beliefs
There are many more symptoms of betrayal trauma. But just this short list alone shows how deeply betrayal impacts victims.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ayXLA34Fn8
Help For Unhealthy Responses To Betrayal
Tragically, many victims do not have the support and safety that they need to make healthy decisions while they are so deeply entrenched in trauma. Some behaviors that women may engage in to numb the pain include:
* Using alcohol or drugs
* Uncharacteristic sexual behaviors
* Self-harm
* Harsh behaviors toward children and others
* Changing appearance for a reaction from the unfaithful partner
Empowerment through education, support, self-care, and boundaries can help women begin to respond in healthy ways to betrayal trauma.
Betrayal Trauma Recovery Supports Victims of Domestic Abuse
At BTR, we know just how excruciating betrayal can be. The unrelenting heartbreak. The loss of trust. The crushed dreams. However, there is hope.
Our BTR.ORG Group Sessions meet daily in every time zone and offers victims a community of other women who understand trauma and want to heal.
Full Transcript:
Anne: Welcome to Betrayal Trauma Recovery, this is Anne.
Our BTR.ORG Group Sessions are intended to help victims of emotional and psychological abuse and sexual coercion in the form of their husband's pornography use or infidelity. We have over 21 sessions per week for you to choose from. You don't have to wait for an appointment, you don't have to leave your home, you can join from your closet or your parked car in your garage. We'd love to see you in a session today.
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