“For me, the trauma affected me with anxiety, trying to control the situation, depression, obsession.”
Anne Blythe, Founder of BTR.ORG
Victims of Betrayal Trauma and Emotional Abuse Deserve a Voice
Tragically, family, friends, clergy, and therapists further abuse victims. When they say that the emotional abuse is not real or serious, they’re re-traumatizing victims.
“That was the most traumatizing part–going for help, screaming and yelling saying ‘I need help!’ and having people just look at me and say, ‘Well, stop asking him questions. Stop making such a ruckus.’ It was so awful.”
Anne Blythe, Founder of BTR.ORG
Women in Betrayal Trauma May Experience Significant Grief
Many women in our community have shared that grief is one of the key emotions they feel in the aftermath of emotional abuse and intimate betrayal. Often, they go through this incredibly difficult emotion alone.
“I felt like my husband had died – he was gone. He had abused me and betrayed me and then he was gone, and didn’t do anything to try and change or resolve the situation – which felt like another betrayal. And I felt so alone. My three children and I were abandoned.”
Anne Blythe, Founder of BTR.ORG
What Does Betrayal Trauma Feel Like?
Wondering if you are in betrayal trauma? Often, victims experience:
- Grief
- Numbness
- Rage
- Depression
- Insomnia and other sleep issues
- Difficulty eating or overeating
- Anxiety
- Terror
- Paranoia
- Headaches
- Body aches and pains
BTR.ORG Supports Victims of Emotional Abuse & Betrayal
At BTR, we understand the severity of emotional abuse and betrayal trauma. Our BTR.ORG Group Sessions are live and interactive, offering community, support, and validation to women all over the world. We would love to see you in a session today.