Samuel shares insight on how both he and Samantha's life were changed by infidelity.
How do you know what's right or wrong in recovery after an affair? Samuel shares in this video, how to find a compass in recovery to make sure both spouses are doing what is right.
In this video, Samuel shares thoughts on how to face your situation however dark it is, to find new life and healing after an affair.
Samuel discusses more of his own personal story and trying to run from the dysfunction and how it affected Samantha as they worked to recover from his affair and infidelity in their marriage.
For years leading up to D-day my husband and I were leading separate lives under the same roof. We weren’t angry with each other. We weren’t making threats to divorce or having screaming arguments. We had family supper together every night. We went on family vacations. We talked about politics, family, the latest national news, friends, and a host of other topics. But we never talked about our relationship. We were disconnected emotionally. We lived a life of pretend normal that was externally the model marriage but internally suffocating. Intimacy was gone, not just in the bedroom, in every aspect of our relationship. Looking...
Today Samuel discusses a critical step in recovery after an affair...saving yourself.
Samuel shares an important phrase in recovery during this video that discusses when someone typically will end an affair.
Today Samuel shares in his video, four key components to recovery which are essential to long term healing after an affair.
Samuel continues sharing with his newest vlog on understanding the mindset of an unfaithful spouse who is stuck between their affair partner and their spouse.
Samuel shares a new vlog on understanding the mindset of an unfaithful spouse who is stuck between their affair partner and their spouse.
Today, Samuel shares in his video insights as to why repaired marriages can be so life giving.
Marriage vows. Promises you make at your wedding ceremony as you commit your life to your mate. You can write your own, heartfelt vows or go the traditional route. On a day full of optimism and hope the marriage vows cement two lives into one. My wedding day was years in the making. I was finally marrying the man I had fallen in love with in high school. We had already been through what I considered at that time the worse that life could throw at us. It had taken us eleven years to reach the marriage altar and promise our lives to each other. We were on the home stretch! Yes, my vows had meaning for me,...
Today Samuel poses the question in his video, "Is it worth it to pursue recovery after an affair even if it looks like it's over?"
Samuel discusses the topic of rushing through recovery after an affair and how we may find ourselves missing some important steps.
Samuel discusses a critical mistake many couples make adding to the frustration of recovery and restoration following infidelity.
Samuel shares a jarring story of financial ruin while going through recovery from infidelity and the tools he and Samantha developed.
Samuel discusses in this video why it's a good idea to do recovery work, even if you're unsure about whether you or your spouse wants to save the marriage after affairs and infidelity.
Samuel offers hope in this video from his own story on how to make it through a difficult day in recovery from an affair and infidelity.
One year ago my husband disclosed his sex addiction to me and our lives changed. In the beginning, I would have told you our lives changed in a bad way but now I see it differently. In reality, my husband coming clean about his own addiction has catapulted me into the healing I so desperately had been hoping and praying for.
We have only been married for 8 years but a lot has happened in that period of time. I slowly shut down, knowing there was “something” else going on but not knowing what that “something” was. The more I shut down, the less I was able to...
When my husband’s affairs were discovered just over two years ago I had all the predictable emotions; anger, confusion, agony, and so much more. Eleven days later when we decided to work on our marriage I still had those emotions but now I had fear:
On the one hand, I felt as if it was necessary for me to try and save our marriage for many reasons:
Samuel discusses a difficult and common topic in recovery from infidelity during this video: Why the betrayed ask questions and want details.
In today's video, Samuel discusses resistance to recovery work after an affair and how to address the raw trauma of infidelity.
Samuel continues part 2 of his video series today on bitterness and discusses techniques on diffusing and overcoming it.
Two years since d-day. I can’t believe it! When my husband’s affairs were discovered I didn’t think I would survive that first day. The minutes were agonizing. Time slowed to a crawl. I was reduced to pure, raw emotion. There was no existence without pain. I wished I would die. I knew I would die. My heart was shattered and it would kill me.
Over the next few days I was in a fog. I took one day off work but that was all I could afford. When I wasn’t crying I would sit and stare. I worked by rote. Zombie. Barely functioning. My emotions were all over the place. I was furious, full of hatred,...
Samuel continues his video series today on bitterness and discusses techniques on diffusing and overcoming it.
I did it. Over the past few weeks I have taken the time to go into my prayer closet and grieve. I haven’t done it every day but I have done it at least 8 times over the course of two weeks and each time I leave feeling like a burden has been lifted. I have learned over time that it is true when people say grief is a process. It looks different for everybody. I am also beginning to realize that I have not fully grieved the loss of my mother and other emotional hurts from my past.
However, God has been with me during this entire process. One day on the way to see my...
Samuel continues his discussion on bitterness in today's video sharing what it actually does to you.
Samuel begins a new video series on bitterness and it's effects on recovery from infidelity and affairs.
Samuel shares a recent story where he had to utilize a valuable recovery principle.
Samuel discusses how to restore honor in the marriage seeking restoration following infidelity and affairs in today's video.
Alumnus, betrayed. Be a voice of encouragement for those in pain and navigating emotional trauma. The journey to healing can seem impossible, but don’t ever give up as there is a light at the end of that tunnel. Please show yourself compassion, grace, and love.
Alumna, betrayed. Healing from loss of betrayal, marriage, spouse, and the life I thought I had…to discover hope for new beginnings. As a Grief Recovery Specialist, I am passionate about helping others find hope again.
Alumna, Grateful Wayward. Strong believer in small group recovery and the power of sharing our faith, experience, strength, and hope in community. Miracles happen.
Alumna, betrayed. After enduring Betrayal Trauma, Karen developed a passion for assisting other betrayed partners in their journey to grieve, find hope, and rebuild their lives following such a life-shattering event.
Alumna. Proud to walk with you through the drama and trauma caused by infidelity.
Alumna, Betrayed. A compassionate traveling companion who walks alongside those seeking hope, health, and harmony through betrayal trauma.
Alumna. Wayward. Using the experience and learnings from my own healing to inspire and encourage others on their journey post-infidelity.
Wayward codependent. Empowering others to find hope and healing in their own recovery and restoration journey. Passionate about the ripple effects of healing from infidelity on the younger generations.
Alumni. Rodney and Angela. Channeling hope and healing through music after experiencing God's healing power from the tsunami of infidelity.
Alumna, navigating recovery from both sides of infidelity. Bringing hope to those enduring their darkest moments.
Alumna. Betrayed. Seeking to inspire hope in those recovering from the devastating effects of infidelity or addiction.
Alumnus. Wayward. Encouraging those walking the road of addiction recovery by sharing his own journey of healing and restoration.
Alumna, Betrayed. Seeking God's grace to find meaning and purpose in the pain. Hoping to share my life raft with others drowning in the despair of infidelity.
Alumnus, Wayward. Providing hope, encouragement and infidelity-specific insight to anyone in recovery from betrayal.
Alumna. Betrayed. Sharing her testimony of God's miraculous healing from betrayal trauma to inspire hope in others.
Alumna. Wayward. Sharing hope with others struggling from the shame and destruction of their bad choices. Restoring the broken pieces by the healing power of God’s unfailing love.
Alumna. Wayward. Striving to become a woman of integrity. Together, we can find light in the darkness of infidelity.
Alumna. Betrayed. Striving to recover and thrive after betrayal. I believe gratitude is the antidote to grief. If I can help you in your healing, therein lies my own.
Alumna. Member, EMS Weekend Retreat Team. Hope and healing are possible for anyone willing to work through the pain.
Alumnus. Betrayed. Trying to find his way back.
Alumna. Wayward. A broken and undeserving mess who is learning what real love looks like.
Alumna. Betrayed. Determined to be positive as I navigate the quagmire of recovery.
Alumna. Betrayed. A soul restored. Encouraging others to keep walking because there is a way through. Author of Keep Walking: 40 Days to Hope and Freedom After Betrayal
Alumna. Betrayed. Grateful for God's love and grace. Recognizing that with God as my priority, I will be okay no matter what.
Alumnus. Betrayed. No matter how long it takes or how hard it is, my wife is always worth it!
Alumna. Betrayed. Learning to love recklessly while I cross the monkey bars of recovery. "You have to let go at some point in order to move forward." - C.S. Lewis
Alumna. Betrayed. Walking in obedience to God's direction and experiencing a richer life and Renewed marriage.
Alumnus. Wayward. Living life differently, enjoying my wife and family, and grateful for God’s love.
Alumna. Betrayed. Experiencing God's love after divorce. Celebrating the healing of myself and my identity.
Alumna. Betrayed. Continuing to fight for my marriage and my children.
Alumnus. Wayward. Living proof that seeking truth offers both incredible pain and amazing freedom.
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