Advent Hope for the Betrayed Woman
Advent is a season of waiting. We light candles, mark days on the calendar, and remind ourselves that Christmas is coming. For many, Advent feels gentle and hopeful. But for
December 22, 2025
Advent is a season of waiting. We light candles, mark days on the calendar, and remind ourselves that Christmas is coming. For many, Advent feels gentle and hopeful. But for
Looking back, I remember that first holiday season after betrayal vividly. The decorations felt sharper than usual, the holiday music heavier, and even casual family conversations seemed loaded with reminders
I used to move through the holiday season on autopilot — decorating, hosting, smiling, doing “all the things” because that’s what good Christian women did. I poured myself out until
I was unpacking our Christmas tree ornaments when it hit me: every shiny bauble, every hand-painted memory seemed to carry a weight I hadn’t expected. There was the ornament from
Thanksgiving used to be a difficult holiday for me after betrayal. Gratitude felt complicated. I could list the blessings in my life, but beneath the surface there was grief, confusion,
The holidays are often painted as a season of joy, connection, and celebration. But for those walking through the pain of betrayal, this time of year can feel heavy and
As October arrives, store aisles fill with costumes and masks of every kind—superheroes, princesses, and playful disguises meant for one night of pretending. But for many walking through betrayal trauma,
The Weight of Betrayal Experiencing infidelity or intimate betrayal in a relationship can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. Trust is broken, emotions are raw, and uncertainty about
“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.” –Shakespeare’s Macbeth Shakespeare’s advice is practical but painful.
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