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The Truth About Betrayal Trauma & Emotional Abuse

by | Betrayal Trauma

Betrayal Trauma & Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse and betrayal victims experience betrayal trauma.

The symptoms of betrayal trauma can be severe and debilitating.

Some women experience severe physical symptoms like autoimmune diseases, migraines, and fatigue. Others may experience debilitating mental and emotional symptoms.

“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.

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