Today I discuss how to handle reminders, or what seem like sucker punches to your recovery.
Have your dreams shattered? Maybe old dreams need to shatter to give birth to new dreams for you in recovery from infidelity.
Recently, I started a Bible study that is geared toward helping women who struggle with food, weight, body image issues, etc. We are beginning our twelve weeks together with a 40 Day Surrender. Much like Lent, we are being encouraged to find a habit or something we know is keeping us from going to God and being the best we can be.
I immediately knew what I was going to give up, and that would be television. However, it isn’t just me giving up television but the entire family, including my husband and kids. At first my husband wasn’t happy about it because I didn’t ask him first, I just made an executive decision....
Samuel discusses what it means to fight your own self war through recovery from infidelity. Watch What is Your Self War? - Part 2
Samuel discusses some pivotal moments of Samantha's recovery which helped save Samuel from himself.
After discovering my husband's betrayal, he worked hard and did specific things that helped me heal and move forward in our recovery from infidelity.
Lynn is the author of Keep Walking, 40 Days to Hope and Freedom after Betrayal, a devotional for women dealing with the trauma and heartache of betrayal.
5..4..3..2..1…. Fire
At 12:15 am Friday June 18, 2010 Ronnie Lee Gardner was executed by firing squad at the Utah State Prison in Draper, Utah for the murder of an attorney 25 years before.
Although it’s always a tragedy when capital punishment is required very few people disagree with the ultimate consequences of Mr. Gardner’s actions.
In reading the news reports years ago, I was led to think about the times in my life when I faced serious consequences for my poor decisions. Most of them were caused by my failure to keep my priorities in correct order. The consequences I...
Samuel invites you into his own story of confrontation to paint a picture of what many spouses struggle with: Perception in recovery.
Samuel discusses a much needed principle in recovery: consecration from what doesn't belong in our lives.
Every time I walk into my counselor’s office he asks me, “What is God telling you?” Last week I knew God was telling me that I needed to prioritize my own healing and the healing of my marriage. This week, I feel God telling me, “Be brave. You deserve to enjoy every aspect of the life I have given you. You have to fight for it. There are forces unseen working against you.”
Currently, I am reading "A True Name” by Leslie Kim Wiese. In our last session, my counselor asked me, “What is your new name in light of all the trauma you’ve endured?” I prayed about it and the...
I will attempt to describe a tipping point in recovery work which can set the stage for long term success or failure when recovering from infidelity.
Samuel provides insight on methods to protect yourself as both a betrayed and unfaithful spouse.
Lynn discusses cleaning up the blow ups & learning to find hope in the process.
Samuel uncovers a common fallacy in healing from infidelity.
Samuel shares about being brave in recovery and the principle that life doesn't always cooperate with a desire to get healthy.
Last year, instead of making a New Year’s resolution, I asked God what he wanted to accomplish in me over the year. I clearly felt like he was telling me my “theme” for the year would be “Let It Go.” I spent most of the first half of the year learning about limiting beliefs I had that were sabotaging my efforts toward being healthy both mentally and physically. I also learned that I spent most of my days trying to escape from my life. Instead of living in the moment, I lived hoping for a better future. Instead of taking care of myself, I focused on all of the things I wanted to change about myself and my life.
The year...
Samuel shares a dark moment after his wife discovered his infidelity when he moved out of the house and had to confront his reality.
Samuel shares the lessons he learned the hard way about Samantha's journal and going deep in recovery.
I lost the marriage I thought I had. I lost the fairy tale I believed in. I lost hope. Lynn offers thoughts on grieving while walking through betrayal.
Even before disclosure, I was really good at catastrophic thinking. I would hear a story and go to unimaginable places such as the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. I cried for weeks because I imagined what it would be like if my own children were murdered mercilessly at school. It was almost too much to bear.
After disclosure, I often would think about the worst case scenarios such as, “What if my husband would have gotten caught? What if he was the next big news story?” I imagined how it would ruin our kids’ lives at school and how I would probably have to move to another state just to start over with a clean slate. Would I stay with him? Would I leave? Then, I would come back to reality and remember that God has only given me the strength to deal with the present. Futuristic...
Samuel shares a pointed story of how his recovery from infidelity was transformed when he found freedom from shame and hopelessness.
Samuel discusses how to win in recovery from infidelity.
Are you dreading Christmas this year? Lynn shares how she deals with the disappointment and the expectations of the holidays.
Samuel discusses the journey of the betrayed: one of the reasons they may not be vulnerable with the unfaithful.
Samuel ties together the many layers of infidelity and how it affects both spouses in affair recovery.
A few days ago, I received a phone call from our son’s school telling me he was having an allergic reaction. Our five year old son has a life-threatening peanut allergy so, as you can imagine, I was highly concerned. When my husband and I got to the school, my son’s eyes and nose were swollen and his breathing was labored so we administered the Epipen and waited for the EMT to arrive.
I had to pick up our daughter from preschool, so I jumped in my car and as I drove I prayed fervently for healing for my son. Once I got to the school, I opened up my phone and texted about 10 of my closest friends and asked them to pray for my son and the situation. By the time I got back to his school, his vital signs were normal and my son was amazingly calm....
Today, Samuel shares more of his own story and how to face infidelity with courage and bravery.
Samuel discusses how to make it through the holidays, though the marriage's future may be uncertain.
Many times we tell ourselves lies to convince ourselves that we're fine and that we can handle a problem. But as Rick often says, 'If you can't accept where you're at, you'll never get to where you want to go'.
Today Samuel discusses the mindset many spouses take towards their own forgiveness in the marriage for their infidelity.
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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