Betrayal

When Trust Is Broken

Betrayal isn’t just a moment; it’s a split. Maybe it happened suddenly, like the ground gave way beneath you. Or maybe it crept in slowly, after months or even years of sensing something was wrong. Regardless of how it occurred, betrayal leaves a mark. It disrupts your feeling of safety, identity, and the trust you once had in someone or in yourself.

You might find yourself asking:
"How could they do this?"
"Why didn’t I see it coming?"
"Will I ever trust anyone again?"

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Betrayal can feel like a storm that won't end. There’s grief, anger, numbness, confusion. Some days, you might feel like you're climbing out. Other days, it may feel like you’re plunged back in. This is all part of the process. You're not broken; you're hurting. That pain deserves to be heard.

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Healing after betrayal is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.

At Live Life Happy Therapy, we understand that betrayal isn’t just about what happened; it’s about what it took from you. Your peace. Your clarity. Sometimes even your sense of self.

Therapy offers a safe space to express the things you’ve kept inside, the rage, the hurt, the fear of being seen as “too much” or “not enough.” You don’t have to bear the burden of pretending everything is fine. This is a space where your pain is valid and your story matters.

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Through our work together, we’ll gently begin to:

• Make sense of what happened without downplaying or excusing it

• Reconnect you with your inner knowing, the part of you that still trusts you

• Create space for boundaries, clarity, and healing, at your pace

Betrayal can make the world feel cold and uncertain. But healing can lead you back to something steady and true, your own strength, your voice, your worth.

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If you’re ready to begin, we’re here. You don’t need to have all the words. You don’t need to know the whole path. You just need a safe place to start.

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Get in Touch with Our Team You don’t have to have it all figured out.

That’s what we’re here for. Whether you're ready to book your first session, have a few questions, or just want to see if we're the right fit, we’d love to hear from you. At Live Life Happy Therapy, our team is here to listen, support, and guide you toward the next step at your own pace.​

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References

• Freyd, J. J. (1996). Betrayal Trauma: The Logic of Forgetting Childhood Abuse. Harvard University Press.
  https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674068051

• Jones, E. C., et al. (2017). The psychological impact of betrayal trauma. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation.
  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J229v06n03_02

• DePrince, A. P., & Freyd, J. J. (2002). The harm of betrayal. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse.
  https://doi.org/10.1177/1524838002237332

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