Marriage is a sacred bond between two individuals who share trust, emotional safety, and life goals with one another. When this bond is broken due to pornography, infidelity, or other sexual acting out, the betrayed spouse is often left traumatized. Life as they know it is shattered. Where there was once trust, there is doubt and uncertainty. All emotional safety is gone, and shared life goals are thrown to the wayside.
Betrayal trauma is a deeply shattering experience. Individuals experiencing this form of trauma can have physical manifestations once the initial discovery has been made. For example, depression, grief reactions, panic attacks, skepticism, shame, and engagement in high-risk behavior are common reactions to betrayal trauma.
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, it is important that you seek support during this time of crisis in your life.