Releasing Self-Blame (Pt. 1)
The Quiet Weight of Self-Blame Self-blame after relational betrayal is a common response. When faced with our spouse’s deceit, we ask the same questions. What did I miss? Was I
February 3, 2026
The Quiet Weight of Self-Blame Self-blame after relational betrayal is a common response. When faced with our spouse’s deceit, we ask the same questions. What did I miss? Was I
If we’re honest, healing feels overwhelming on this journey. After betrayal, the idea of “getting better” can feel exhausting—like one more thing you’re supposed to figure out. If that’s where
If we were sitting across from each other with warm mugs in hand, this is where I’d lean in and say: It’s okay if you’re angry with God right now.
When betrayal enters your marriage, it doesn’t just bring sadness—it brings shock. Many women assume what they’re feeling is “just grief,” but betrayal trauma is different. Grief comes from loss;
After betrayal, emotions often show up loud, tangled, and overwhelming. One moment you feel completely numb, and the next you feel everything all at once. If that sounds familiar, you’re
After betrayal, one of the most common instincts is to minimize your pain. You may tell yourself to be strong, to move on, or to focus on keeping things together.
The calendar flips. The confetti settles. And suddenly it’s a new year. It often arrives with quiet pressure—an expectation to be hopeful, motivated, and ready for change. But when you
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
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