The following excerpts were taken from a popular Youtube video presentation from S.A. Lifeline board member, Dr. Jill Manning. Watch a shortened video excerpt here or subscribe to the Digital Recovery Library for the full presentation. By Jill C. Manning Betrayal trauma is a profound and often overlooked form of emotional injury that occurs when…
NOTE: This blog post contains concepts and some quotes which were taken from a 2021 S.A. Lifeline conference presentation by Dr. Stefanie Carnes. Subscribe to the Digital Recovery Library to watch the entire presentation. Understanding Betrayal Trauma Betrayal trauma isn’t just a term; it’s an experience that shakes the very foundation of one’s trust and…
Be careful to not tell the partner to just have more sex, because this is not about having enough sex. This is an addiction that shows itself in sexual behavior, but it’s not about lack of sex.
I remember thinking that I would zoom in and out of therapy because I and my family would be healed! We can’t climb to the top of our figurative Mount Everests in a day and that’s alright.
With my tiny 8 year old (or there about) eyes squeezed shut and a hope that filled every cell of my little body, I said a prayer that sounded something like this: “Heavenly Father, I am learning about faith and I believe with every fiber of my being that you will answer this request: Please…
A Message of Hope For All Faiths By S.A. Lifeline’s Executive Director, Tara McCausland For many of us, ’tis the season of twinkling lights, warm cocoa, and the age-old question that has endured through generations: Is Santa Claus real? As a parent, navigating the delicate balance of preserving the magic of childhood and revealing the…
When life falls apart during the holidays, we can learn to cope by practicing surrender.
Many people erroneously think of pornography as a substitute or preparation for healthy sexual relations. Healthy sexuality and intimacy, however, stand in sharp contrast to pornographic portrayals of sexuality.
It wasn’t until God reminded me that I like red, that I realized that I had lost myself. I was stunned to realize that my favorite color was important to God because it surely wasn’t important to me at that point.
God, please heal my broken heart from betrayal trauma.