Samuel shares practical insight to help unfaithful spouses care for their traumatized mate.
Functioning and participating in everyday life is one of the toughest things for a betrayed spouse to do after discovery of infidelity. The future can seem completely uncertain, reminders and triggers are off the chart, anger continuously stalks them and we feel as if we don't have what it takes to make it. Often times we can also feel alone and painfully desperate, searching for not only answers, but peace of mind. Today I've provided three videos for you to preview from three separate areas of our website: private Harboring Hope Q...
Samuel discusses a controversial topic: the midlife crisis and infidelity.
Samuel discusses the struggle the betrayed spouse feels internally when rushed to heal or 'get over it.'
Samuel answers a common question in healing from infidelity.
Samuel shares one of the biggest mistakes an unfaithful spouse can make in recovery.
Samuel discusses ways to break free form old destructive patters in marriage.
Samuel shares personal tools he would use in recovery.
Samuel shares a significant pitfall couples make in attempting to heal from infidelity.
Samuel shares a particular type of affair called the 'double betrayal' and how to recover from it.
Defining forgiveness is difficult at best, especially when it comes to infidelity. I find it more useful to begin by defining what forgiveness is NOT. In recovery, we encourage both individuals and couples to focus on good strong progress, not perfection, even in the area of forgiveness. Each of our courses provide a proven pathway to freeing yourself from bitterness and resentment.
While reconciliation may be based on another’s contrition, sorrow or...
Samuel shares poignant information regarding why spouses both cheat and relapse.
A special "Thank You" from Samuel.
Samuel addresses the desire of betrayed spouses to sometimes see their spouse suffer for their choices.
Samuel shares insight into the observations and struggles of the unfaithful spouse.
Samuel shares one of the pivotal reasons spouses cheat.
Today Samuel discusses a major trap unfaithful spouses fall into after disclosure.
Today Samuel shares helpful insight into do's and don'ts for attempting to woo your spouse back.
Samuel shares key points on how to break free from longing for the past.
Samuel shares personal insight on how to find new strength in recovery.
Samuel discusses what we use to comfort us in our pain and shame, may not always be helpful.
Samuel discusses a major pitfall in recovery: letting pain be our guide.
Samuel discusses the in's and out's of recovery and personal stories of failure and healing.
Samuel lays out a recovery protocol for weariness in recovery from the effects from infidelity.
Samuel answers a pivotal question in recovery: Will all this pain ever go away?
Last May was our three-year anniversary post D-day and as I anticipated, it hardly caused a ripple in my emotions. I knew the day was nearing but we were in a good place and we breezed through it without drama, triggers, or setbacks to our recovery. I believed we were finally through the worst that my husband's betrayal could throw at us. We had made it through the fire and while scarred were at last in a better, stronger, safer place.
Then from out of nowhere and without warning, ambivalence hit me like a punch to the gut. It came as a shock this far into recovery. Ambivalence is normal and part of the...
Samuel shares humorous but effective stories about how to make it though the dark days of recovery.
Samuel tackles a sensitive subject: understanding the importance of why a spouse cheats.
Samuel shares insight into the choice we have in dealing with the pain of infidelity.
Samuel provides insight into just a few reasons the betrayed spouse can find their recovery paralyzed.