by Kelly Nickel | Feb 28, 2024 | Mental Health & Betrayal Trauma
Some time back, as I was learning about all of the terminology surrounding betrayal trauma, I began to learn so many things I had been so ignorant to. I lived in a bubble of ‘trust’…believing on such a deep level every single thing I was told from...
by Kelly Nickel | Jan 15, 2024 | Mental Health & Betrayal Trauma
Scene from a Terrible Movie I know with all my heart that you may feel completely alone and isolated in your trauma after dealing with an abusive person. Like something out of a terrible movie, the manipulation and cruelty you endured likely left you questioning...
by Kelly Nickel | Sep 25, 2023 | Mental Health & Betrayal Trauma
Too Many Tabs How many browser tabs do you have open right now? If your answer is “too many to count,” you’re not alone. Edd…I’m very guilty of leaving too many tabs open on my computer and my phone. In our digital age, open tabs multiply faster than...
by Kelly Nickel | Jul 27, 2023 | Mental Health & Betrayal Trauma
Trust is Foundational Trust is the foundation of any close relationship. When that trust is broken through lies, infidelity, or other forms of betrayal, it can shake you to your core. The aftermath of discovering a partner’s betrayal is often described as being...
by Kelly Nickel | Jun 22, 2023 | Mental Health & Betrayal Trauma
Introduction Because betrayal is a deeply distressing experience that shakes the foundation of trust and intimacy in relationships, it leaves both the betrayed and the betrayer grappling with a range of conflicting emotions. Ambivalence, the state of experiencing...
by Kelly Nickel | Jun 3, 2023 | Mental Health & Betrayal Trauma
Introduction Betrayal trauma is a deeply distressing experience that can shatter one’s sense of trust and security. It occurs when someone we trust, such as a partner/spouse, family member, or close friend, violates our trust in a significant way. Dealing with...
