Betrayal trauma is a soul level violation…
Relational betrayal hits deep. Not only is it an intentionally deceptive act, but it violates the fabric of soul level trust that has been offered. Everything becomes distorted because you are left questioning if any of what you experienced was real. This level of violation causes great rupture to your foundation of safety and security, often causing you to lose faith in love. In people but more so in yourself… You stop trusting your own instinct and intuition.
— Unknown
I have suffered my fair share of painful betrayals, from both family and a former partner. The partner situation left a post-traumatic stress response, with a high alert type of fear for a few years. This stopped me dead in my tracks and took me back to the relationship drawing board. Amazingly, this journey led to my perfectly matched mate, 10+ years now. The family betrayals have been more complex and painful. I’m still in therapy, which I find incredibly cathartic. My therapist says in order to heal, you must feel, and the sessions offer a big light at the end of the tunnel. Just sayin’ :) Hugs and good luck. XO
Blessings,
Chatgirl
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