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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What Does Betrayal Trauma Feel Like?
Betrayal shatters families and lives. The traumatic aftermath can unhinge and unsettle wives. Scientists recognize that threats to our emotional safety harms us just as much a physical threats.
After experiencing betrayal in the form of their husband lying, abusing, using pornography / masturbating, infidelity, women often feel:
- Continual sense of waiting
- Fixated on making sense of situation
- Unsure of perceptions and ability to manage
- Groundless
- Isolated
- Shame
- Deep and uncontrollable sorrow
- Overwhelmed
- Powerless
- Helpless
- Physical pain: heartache, joint pain, headaches
- Depressed
- Angry
- Anxious
Learning from these feelings by processing them with 12 Step group, sponsor and qualified therapist is pivotal to healing. Healing is next to impossible alone. Even though you are a victim of a circumstance you didn't control, staying in victim mode will only prolong the pain.