Betrayal Trauma Recovery

If you’re wondering, “Why is my husband yelling at me?” the answer might surprise you. Here are 7 key questions to help uncover the real reasons behind his constant anger.

1. Maybe He’s Yelling Because He Has A Secret?

When your husband has something he wants to do that he doesn’t want you to know about. He will be very irritated when you ask normal everyday questions. Or try to interact with him like any normal person would. Hiding things from you is not only lying and deceit, it’s actually a form of emotional an...

A husband’s lying, infidelity, gaslighting, and emotional abuse causes betrayal trauma. The effects can leave women feeling lost, confused, and unsafe. Understanding the 4 stages of betrayal trauma can help you process what’s happening and take meaningful steps toward healing.

Most men who betray their wives are emotionally abusive. Before moving on, take our free emotional abuse quiz to see if you’re also experiencing emotional abuse.

The 4 Stages Of Betrayal Trauma

When a husband lies, cheats, or manipulates, it can make a woman feel stressed and worried. She might have trouble eating...

Did you recently discover you husband flirting with women online or using pornography? Are you confused, hurt, devastated, and afraid? If your wondering “Is online infidelity cheating?”, here are 7 things you need to know based on the research. Did you know that online cheating is a form of emotional abuse? To see if you’re experiencing any one of the 19 different types of emotional abuse, take our free emotional abuse quiz.

1. Sometimes What You Discovered Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg

It can be really upsetting to find out your husband is talking to other...

If you’re wondering about psychological abuse vs emotional abuse, here’s what to know.

Emotional abuse is when someone manipulates your emotions to exploit you. He can use psychological abuse or emotional abuse to toy with your emotions to get what he wants. To find out if you’re experiencing emotional abuse, take this free emotional abuse quiz.

Psychological abuse is a deliberate attempt to manipulate, control, and diminish a person’s sense of reality. It can be impossible to detect, because it includes subtle and calculated tactics that undermine your mental and emotional stabilit...

If you suspect your husband is having an affair, is it wrong to check your husband’s phone? Does access to your husband’s phone ensure he’ll stay faithful? Jenn shares 3 reasons why checking his devices didn’t stop her husband from cheating.

If you relate and need support, attend a Betrayal Trauma Recovery Group Session TODAY.

Transcript: Is It Wrong To Check Your Husband’s Phone?

Anne: A member of our community we’re going to call her, Jenna is on today’s episode. She’s been on the podcast before, and today she’s...

I went through so many stages of anger after infidelity. Here’s what I learned over the years.

I realized I wasn’t just healing from his infidelity—I was also recovering from years of emotional hurt. If this sounds like you, take this free emotional abuse quiz to see if you’ve been through emotional abuse too.

The 5 Stages of Anger After Infidelity

Healing from infidelity means facing a whirlwind of emotions. One emotion often takes center stage is raw and overwhelming. If you’ve been betrayed by your husband’s infidelity, the anger yo...

Navigating life after separation can be challenging, especially if you’re dealing with post-separation abuse. What is post separation abuse? Unfortunately, this is a reality for many women, particularly mothers, who continue to suffer abuse from their ex-husbands.

Are you emotionally abused? Take this free emotional abuse quiz to find out.

What Is Post Separation Abuse?

What is post separation abuse? Post-separation abuse refers to the continuation of emotional, financial, and psychological abuse by an ex-partner after a relationship has ended. It can manifest in various ways, often leaving the victim feeling trapped an...

If you’ve endured repeated betrayal from your husband, you’re not alone. Many women in our community have faced the long-term effects of emotional abuse in their marriage. Florence, a member of the Betrayal Trauma Recovery Community, a victim of her husband’s emotional abuse for over 40 years, shares her story.

If you relate, consider attending on of our daily online support groups TODAY.

The Long-Term Effects Of Emotional Abuse

Being in an emotionally abusive relationship for a prolonged period often leaves women feeling deep loss and regret. We tend to reflect on the...

If you’re wondering, “Is my relationship safe?” It’s important to look at patterns of abusive behavior. Physical abuse never happens without emotional abuse, so the first step is to understand the patterns of emotional abuse.

To discover if your husband is using any one of the 19 different types of emotional abuse, take our free emotional abuse quiz.

This Is the Second Episode With Dave Cawley
Warning Signs Your Husband Is Dangerous – Susan’s Story With Dave Cawley
Patterns To Look Out For In Your Relationship (THIS EPISODE)

Transcript: Is My Husband A...

If you’re searching for warning signs your husband is dangerous it’s important to know that many victims “only” experience emotional abuse until . . .

Anne Blythe, founder of Betrayal Trauma Recovery, talks to Dave Cawley, host of the Cold podcast series, about the Susan Powell case, empowering victims to protect themselves and seek safety now.

This Is the First Episode With Dave Cawley
Warning Signs Your Husband Is Dangerous – Susan’s Story With Dave Cawley (THIS EPISODE)
Patterns To Look Out For In Your Relationship

Abuse Doesn’t Always Mean Physical Battering

Financial abuse in divorce is shockingly common, here are the best ways to protect yourself.

If a therapist has suggested a therapeutic disclosure, this is what you need to know.

If you're healing trauma from hidden abuse, here's how to move forward.

It's possible to heal from your husband's emotional abuse. See if you relate.

Maybe your struggling with the idea of divorce, but it seems like the safest thing. Here's what to consider.

Here's how to protect your child from online dangers.

If you're struggling to deal with your husband's addiction, here's what you need to know.

Have you been dismissed, minimized, and vilified by those who should have helped you? Here's the support you've needed.

If your husband's actions make him untrustworthy, here's what that means.

Many women have a difficult time finding the right support for betrayal trauma and emotional & psychological abuse.

Victims of abuse often experience trauma when we try to get help.

There is no fear or pain equivalent to the trauma when your ex uses the kids to hurt you.

Things aren't adding up. Here's what that blank stare might mean.

Is your husband toxic if he lies to you and uses material that's toxic to women?

You deserve emotional safety no matter what anyone says. Here's what you need to know.

Do you have betrayal trauma symptoms? Check to see if you're experiencing any of these common symptoms.

Women suffering from betrayal trauma want to know if their husbands will ever change.

Does your husband apologize? If it's happened before, here's how to know if it's a genuine apology.

Do you keep going to therapy, thinking the next session will help? But then it doesn't? Here are the warning signs of an abusive therapist you need to know.

If you're wondering how to get back to yourself after emotional abuse, Anne shares how she healed.

Here's how spiritual bypass can increase suffering for victims.

If your husband is constantly on the phone, here's what you need to know.

Does your husband make big promises but refuse or "forget" to follow through?

After betrayal trauma, many women still feel emotionally unsafe, traumatized, and misunderstood. Betrayal Trauma Recovery Groups empower women to heal and find hope. Our amazing clients share their experiences.

Tania share's her difficult story of living through serious harm from her husband. All while her in-laws are emotionally abusive too.

These 5 signs will help you know if you're a victim of narcissistic abuse.

If a husband has a secret sexual basement that his wife doesn't know about, he's abusive in so many ways. Here's what you need to know.

Emotional & Psychological abuse victims "mimic" codependent traits: this is why you're not codependent. Read on to learn more.

When your intimate partner violates your trust, you may experiencing betrayal trauma. Learn the 26 symptoms.

Have you wondered, "how do I know if my husband is abusive" See if you relate to Coach Jo's story.