Discovering a betrayal in your relationship can feel like an emotional earthquake, shaking the very foundation of your life. The heartbreak, anger, and confusion that follow can leave you questioning your worth, your decisions, and even your future. In these vulnerable moments, it’s easy to fall into the trap of self-blame and harsh self-criticism. ButContinue reading “Healing Through Kindness”
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12 Reasons Why They Didn’t Tell You
They didn’t tell you because they didn’t want to “hurt you”. Righto, anyone heard this before? How about these possibilities … They knew what they were doing was wrong They didn’t want to stop doing what they were doing They knew you’d be pissed and they didn’t want to have to deal with uncomfortable feelingsContinue reading “12 Reasons Why They Didn’t Tell You”
My Two Cents…
Dave and I were recent podcast guests (no, not Laura and Carls 😉 which by the way is absolute gold 🫶🏻) We were guests with the amazing Ali Box from New Community Ringwood in Victoria. Ali is an Associate Pastor who’s not afraid of tackling the difficult topics in her series “Unwanted Sexual Behaviours”. WhatContinue reading “My Two Cents…”
“But What Did You Do?”
Don’t you love it when you’re asked what part you played in your partner cheating on you? Like what did you do or didn’t do to make them act out 🤷♀️ Ummmm oh gosh let me see… I was and am faithful, trustworthy, loyal, committed, loving, kind, compassionate, playful, caring, adventurous, I’m a great cook,Continue reading ““But What Did You Do?””
Rising From The Ashes
I recently travelled to Canada for a couple of weeks for a long overdue catch up with our darling girl who’s been living there for the past 18months, man I miss her! Anyhoo, apart from Vancouver & Whistler we spent four nights exploring around Canmore and travelled the Icefields Parkway. WOW WOW WOW! How spectacularContinue reading “Rising From The Ashes”
My Post Traumatic Growth Manifesto
Christmas Eve 2023 marks the 5th anniversary of my life changing forever in ways I never imagined. At first I could barely breathe let alone believe that I would ever write the following words… To anyone on the receiving end of a partners sh**** choices I pray my ramblings offer a glimmer of hope. MyContinue reading “My Post Traumatic Growth Manifesto”
30th Wedding Anniversary
2/10/1993 was the day we exchanged vows committing our relationship of 3 years to “til death do us part”. Beyond Betrayal; 28 Years, Lies-Deceit-Infidelity tells the whole story. So here we are 30 years married and just over 4 years into recovery, celebrating a milestone that I never thought we’d see after our 2018 separation.Continue reading “30th Wedding Anniversary”
Grieving The Losses
Grief is a part of life. We lose someone or something we love, it’s a natural human response to mourn and grieve. Usually there’s a process for grief and all grief is valid. When someone we love dies we are generally surrounded by community offering support, bringing meals, running errands, cleaning house, taking care ofContinue reading “Grieving The Losses”
“You’re lucky it’s only porn” 🤯
This post comes from a place of deep frustration and anger and I’m never sure whether that’s a good reason to hit publish or not but today it’s a yes! Last week I participated in a support group for men and women, all at varying stages of recovery and healing from their partners infidelity. OneContinue reading ““You’re lucky it’s only porn” 🤯”
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ❤️🩹
A wounded heart often struggles to live up to expectations of the Christmas season. If your heart is hurting, grappling to find joy in the midst of trauma, please be kind to yourself. Do what you must do but not more than need to and remember that it’s ok to say “no” to things thatContinue reading “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ❤️🩹”