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Betrayal
Trauma

Fire Raging

Betrayal trauma refers to the psychological and emotional distress resulting from the violation of trust by a significant attachment figure, like an intimate partner or caregiver.

What contributes to betrayal trauma? 

Manipulation

Gaslighting

Lies/deception

Physical, verbal, sexual abuse

Physical, emotional, sexual neglect​

Secrets (sexual, financial, emotional, etc.)

Emotional and/or physical infidelity​

Discovery of sex 'addiction'

'Trickle-truths'

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