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episode 202: How Does Infidelity Harm Victims?
If abusive men knew how deeply their actions affected victims, would they continue to abuse?
Infidelity leaves lasting, painful trauma that can affect a victims life for years after the betrayal has occurred.
Hillevi, a member of the Betrayal Trauma Recovery Group, joins Anne on the free BTR podcast to share her story - the sad truth that a partner's intimate betrayal causes long-lasting devastation to victims and children.
Infidelity Causes Both Physical And Emotional Devastation
"I healed physically, but I have not healed emotionally yet."
Hillevi, member of the Betrayal Trauma Recovery community
Many victims of intimate betrayal suffer both physically and emotionally from the betrayal. Physical issues may include:
* Sexually transmitted infections and diseases
* Pelvic and sexual pain
* Trauma-induced illnesses and ailments
* Sleep difficulties
* Weight loss or weight gain
* Autoimmune diseases
The Emotional Effects of Betrayal Trauma
Emotional issues due to the betrayal are sometimes harder to detect and treat. Women may experience:
* Difficulty trusting others
* Depression and/or anxiety
* Self-loathing
* Difficulty focusing
* Constant fear
* Anger, rage
* Exhaustion
* Lack of motivation
* Deep, unrelenting sadness
* Loneliness
* Grief
* Numbness
While the effects of betrayal trauma may feel never-ending and daunting, victims can find healing.
Can I Heal From My Partner's Betrayal?
If you have experienced intimate betrayal, you may be feeling hopeless.
For victims who were infected with STDs, are suffering from severe emotional symptoms, or continue to struggle after years of attempts at healing - the road to peace can feel impossible and overwhelming.
However, healing is possible.
With safety, self-care, and heaps of compassion, women can find healing after betrayal.
BTR Is Here For You
At BTR, we understand how devastating and life-altering intimate betrayal is - everything changes in that moment of discovery.
The Betrayal Trauma Recovery Group offers women a safe space to process trauma, ask questions, and form compassionate relationships with other victims as they begin their journey to healing. Join today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X4UNqcBo5A
Full Transcript:
Anne: Welcome to Betrayal Trauma Recovery, this is Anne.
Our daily online support group has more sessions than any other support group out there. 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. Check out the session schedule; we'd love to see you in a session today.