Trauma, Trickle-Truth & Trust: Top Barriers to Recovery

Recovery after infidelity rarely follows a clean path — and sometimes the very things meant to bring healing become the barriers to it. In Episode 14, our expert therapists answer real listener questions on the trauma that doesn't fade with time, the compounding wound of trickle truth, the complication of an affair partner who's also family, and how to take responsibility without slipping into justification. Whether you're freshly in the pain or years into the journey — and whether your spouse is doing the work alongside you or not — we offer answers to help you accept agency and move forward.

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I would highly recommend giving this a try.
 
-D, Texas

Submitted by worthfighting4-2 on 2 months

This episode was very helpful. I am nearly five years into recovery as a betrayed spouse and coming to an end of the marriage if things don’t improve. I’ve given too much of my life to this process.

Submitted by Lea_AR on 2 months

I'm so sorry for the situation and pain that brought you here, but so grateful that the podcast is offering you helpful information. We're glad you're here.

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