I am SO excited about this!! Since the beginning I have had men reach out to me that relate so much to my story. Most women naturally have formed their own secret support groups and have found a therapist to confide and share their story. It seems it’s the men that are isolated in validating their feelings in their Betrayal Trauma they have experienced.

What is Betrayal Trauma? “Betrayal Trauma is a collective term for the relational trauma suffered when a person on whom you thought you could rely, a person you trust, violates that trust significantly.” Coach Joi, certified Betrayal Trauma Recovery Coach listed at www.btr.org.

Betrayal Trauma isn’t caused by addiction, codependency, unhealthy or dysfunctional relationships.

The following list, compiled by Dr. Barb Steffens and Marsha Means, contains some of the 26 Symptoms of Betrayal Trauma:

Helplessness

Sleeplessness

Immobility

Reliving the event Hyper-vigilance

Anxiety

Nightmares Intrusive images

Withdrawing

Avoidance

Mood swings

Panic attacks

Phobias

Flashbacks

Denial

Over-sensitivity

Depression

Restlessness

Confusion

Dissociation

Inability to eat

Overeating

Rage

Health problems

Chronic fatigue

Immune/endocrine system problems

(BTR.org)

Being able to share our story helps us heal because we can confirm that what we are feeling is completely and totally normal. AND steps we can take to heal the deep wounds within our body and soul.

Choose Recovery now has men’s coaching groups for men who are working through betrayal or infidelity. For more information or to register, email info@chooserecoveryservices.com!

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