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PARTNER BETRAYAL TRAUMA
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When you are hurt by the person you trust the most, how do you move forward?
Partner Betrayal Trauma is often experienced when a person's trust is violated by their significant other - causes can include deception in various forms, infidelity, and sexual addiction. When partners form close bonds, they naturally begin to rely on each other physically, mentally, and emotionally. When a partner betrays that bond, the result can be a significant and lasting trauma.
Experiencing betrayal trauma often shakes up the world, reality, and beliefs one had for their partner before the betrayal. The symptoms experienced can vary, but often they are debilitatingly painful, confusing, and lonely. The betrayed partner can experience a myriad of emotions ranging from sadness to anger to wanting revenge to wanting to go back to when things were normal, and even guilt.
Research suggests betrayal trauma symptoms are deeply impactful and can have long-term effects on one’s health, especially if the person betrayed has any childhood trauma that is activated.
Some common symptoms of partner betrayal trauma include:
Shock when the betrayal is discovered.
PTSD symptoms including intrusive thinking, nightmares, hyper-vigilance, dissociative reactions, psychological distress, and not feeling safe.
Diminished self-esteem, with feelings of shame or guilt, or that you deserved the betrayal.
Difficulty forming new healthy, trusting relationships after a betrayal.
Betrayal can be an isolating experience for a partner.
Due to the stress, shame, and embarrassment, a betrayed partner could feel conflicted about reaching out for support. They may not want their family and friends to know what they are going through for several reasons. They may feel as if the betrayal reflects on them in some way, or they may even feel a desire to protect the reputation of their partner.
If you can relate to any of this, you are not alone. Discovering that your partner betrayed you can be a traumatic event that is difficult to comprehend. You trusted this person and now you are forced to view them as someone you do not recognize, which can leave you feeling disoriented, unsafe, and heartbroken. You may even feel unsure if you can trust yourself, as guilt and blame often present in these situations. Once the betrayal occurs though, you are left with a decision. Should you stay or should you go?
If you have been betrayed by your partner and would like support in your recovery, We are here to help.
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