Betrayal Trauma

Today, you’re going to learn about the stages of betrayal trauma and tips for overcoming it. What Is Betrayal Trauma? Betrayal trauma was first introduced in 1991 by psychologist Jennifer Freyd. She described it as a specific trauma that happens in key relationships (between a parent and child or between romantic partners) where the betrayed needs […]

Today, you’re going to learn all about betrayal blindness – what it is and how to overcome it. What Is Betrayal Blindness? Victims of betrayal often experience betrayal blindness. Betrayal blindness, a term coined by researcher Dr. Jennifer Freyd, refers to the state of denial some people stay in after being betrayed. Betrayal blindness is

This post contains “Is my husband gay quiz” along with straight spouse recovery resources. Many women spend years in a heterosexual relationship and yet feel something is “off,” and wonder “Is my husband gay?” Bonnie Kaye, M.ED., an expert in women married to gay men, claims that it is estimated that 4 million women have been, or

What Is Betrayal Trauma? We experience feelings of betrayal when someone close breaks our trust. The pain of betrayal can leave deep wounds and can sometimes be traumatic, especially when the person who broke our trust is a parent (or childhood caregiver) or a romantic partner. People often respond to betrayal by pulling away from