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episode 201: Trauma Victims Deserve THIS Love
Abusive, unfaithful men condition victims to believe that objectification is synonymous with love.
When women are objectified, dehumanized, and abused they experience numerous symptoms on the trauma spectrum. It's essential for trauma victims to understand that they deserve love - selfless, respectful, healthy love.
Hillevi, a valued member of the BTR community, rejoins Anne on the free BTR podcast to share her perspective on real love - the kind of love that victims deserve. Listen to the free BTR podcast and read the full transcript below for more.
Trauma Victims Deserve Selfless Love In Intimate Relationships
When victims are repeatedly devalued and discarded by abusive men, they may begin to wonder what kind of love they deserve - or what kind of love is available to them - outside of the abusive relationship.
Victims can set a standard, or boundary, in their lives that they only accept intimate partners who offer selfless, kind, and healthy love. Boundaries may include internalized beliefs like this:
* I only choose partners who honor my boundaries and requests* I only choose partners who respectfully listen to my safety needs and respond with loving acceptance* I only choose partners who contribute to the safety and peace of my life
"Philia": Trauma Victims Deserve The Love Of Safe Friendships
Tragically, many betrayal and abuse victims feel isolated after experiencing signifiant betrayals in friendship and family relationships.
Too many victims have tried to share their stories, only to be dismissed, minimized, disbelieved, or ignored by those that they considered friends.
Victims deserve the love of safe friendships - they deserve the validation and compassion of a supportive community that understands and values them.
It can feel daunting to victims to seek out safe friendships - especially in the aftermath of betrayal. The Betrayal Trauma Recovery community is a safe place for victims to make connections and begin to find strength after isolation. Join the BTR support group today and find the community you need.
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Trauma Victims Deserve The Safety To Love Themselves Deeply
The dynamics of an abusive relationship make it nearly impossible for a victim to find the safety to develop a loving relationship with herself. Abusers condition victims to put the abuser at the center of their lives - distracting victims from self-care, support, and living an empowered life.
Victims deserve the safety to love themselves deeply; they can begin this process by:
* Setting boundaries that clear out individuals and situations that distract them from being able to focus on themselves and their children.* Prioritizing nutrition, hydration, and sleep.* Seeking out safe support.* Choosing to spend time on activities that they enjoy.
BTR is Here For You
At BTR we know how confusing it can be to begin to accept that you deserve healthy love - especially after enduring betrayal and abuse.
You can begin this journey today. We believe in you.
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