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The Four Phases of Healing After Betrayal with Tammy Gustafson

Friday 1st April 2022

Tammy Gustafson discusses healing after betrayal, offering practical advice and insights on therapy and rebuilding trust in this episode.
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Tammy Gustafson's Healing Journey: Overcoming Betrayal with Faith and Therapy

Do the work, and it's beautiful and you can...our marriage is better than it ever was before, and I am a fuller, stronger version of myself than I ever was, not in spite of what happened, but actually because of what happened.
When Tammy Gustafson discovered her husband's pornography addiction, her world turned upside down. What she once thought was an ideal marriage became a battlefield for trust and healing. In this episode of the 'Addiction, Freedom & Faith' podcast, Tammy shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming betrayal and rebuilding her marriage stronger than ever.
With almost a decade of marriage behind her, Tammy faced the painful truth in 2015 and embarked on a long, arduous path to recovery, not just for her relationship but for herself as well. Tammy, a trauma-informed licensed professional counselor and coach, breaks down the four phases of healing after betrayal. She offers invaluable advice for wives struggling to pick up the pieces of their shattered hearts.
From grappling with the pressure to forgive and forget to understanding the necessity of deep emotional work, Tammy provides a roadmap for navigating this counter-intuitive process. One of the key highlights of the episode is Tammy's discussion on the role of therapy and the use of polygraphs in rebuilding trust. She emphasizes the importance of grieving and transitioning through different phases of healing.
Tammy also delves into the benefits of EMDR therapy, an advanced form of trauma treatment that has significantly helped her in her journey. For those wondering what phase of healing they are in, Tammy offers a helpful quiz that can guide them through their own recovery process. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone dealing with betrayal, offering practical steps to move forward and reclaim their worth.
Tune in to hear Tammy's inspiring story and gain insights into finding peace after betrayal.