Betrayal doesn’t happen in a moment. It’s often the culmination of many small decisions that led up to it. Whether it’s due to a spouse’s sex addiction, infidelity, neglect, or some other type of betrayal or mistreatment, the pain is real and completely valid. In many cases, the betrayed spouse ends up blaming themselves for what happens and feel that they are somehow responsible for their spouse’s choices.

Having spent decades counseling thousands of couples, psychologist Dr. Doug Weiss reveals several reasons why self-blame is so common after betrayal. In this video, he explores betrayal trauma, the grieving process, the bargaining stage of grief, the illusion of control, and how these emotional responses can keep you stuck.

Betrayal may change your story, but it is not the end; it’s only a single chapter. Through healthy grieving, self-care, and a good support system, you can heal, regain your strength, and create a healthier future regardless of your spouse's choices.

For counseling and support, contact Heart to Heart Counseling Center at 719-278-3708 or email heart2heart@xc.org to connect with a certified therapist who can help you start your healing journey. For accelerated recovery, book a 3-Day or 5-Day Intensive to get a lot of specialized help in a short amount of time.

Check out our betrayed partner healing materials here:
Partners: Healing After His Addiction book: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partners-healing-ebook/
Partner Betrayal Trauma book: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partner-betrayal-trauma-ebook/
Unstuck Video Download: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/unstuck-video-download/
The Betrayed Man video download: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/the-betrayed-man-video-download-2/

Visit our Partner Betrayal Trauma website for more resources on this topic: https://partnerbetrayaltrauma.org/

To learn more about our counseling services, visit: https://www.drdougweiss.com/relationship-and-addiction-counseling/

For more information about our intensive program to get a lot of help in recovering from Sex Addiction, Partner Betrayal Trauma, or Intimacy Anorexia, visit: https://www.drdougweiss.com/intensives/

To join one of our many support groups, visit the following links:
Phone Groups: https://www.drdougweiss.com/groups/
Free Facebook Groups: https://www.drdougweiss.com/facebook-groups/

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