Your Age: 31-40
Length of Relationship : 6 - 10 years
How long ago did the betrayal occur?: Recently - less than 30 days
How did you learn about it?: I read the texts
Describe how you are feeling now, or how you felt when you found out.: Utter anguish, fear, confusion, lost, alone
How have your normal habits changed (eating, sleeping, etc)?: Couldn’t eat or sleep for 5 days
What are you using to cope with your emotions? Is it working for you?: Started smoking again, soothing teas, essential oils, counseling but mostly reading and learning everything I can to heal.
What are your next steps?: Individualized counseling, forgiveness
What emotions have come up for you as you've been going through this? (select all that apply):Shock/Disbelif, Anger, Sadness, Alone, Afraid, Strong, Empowered, Voiceless, Replaced, Betrayed, Devalued, Invisible, Shame/Ashamed
What emotions are missing from the list?:Confused
What advice would you give to others in this situation?: Focus on you and you start feeling better
What else would you like to share?: You can fall into the pit of darkness or you can fight through all you past demons and come out the other end stronger and healthier than before. I refuse to just survive what happened but discover my true self.