Betrayal trauma occurs when someone we love or trust violates or betrays us in a devastating way. In the context of romantic relationships, examples of betrayal trauma often include infidelity, abandonment, financial abuse, or struggling with an addiction. As these experiences violate the sense of safety we are expected to feel from those we love, […]

If you experienced trauma during childhood, such as abuse, neglect, abandonment, or constant criticism, you will likely see the impacts of this trauma show up in your adult relationships. This is because our attachment to our parents or caregivers sets the blueprint for how we expect to be loved in adulthood. For example, if you […]

By now, you have probably seen me share about self-sabotage on my Instagram page in one way or another. And while I like to use Instagram to break down complex topics into easily digestible bits of information, self-sabotage is one where a lot of nuance and understanding is required. This is because self-sabotage is portrayed […]

Trusting someone after you have experienced such deeply wounding trauma feels a bit difficult… to say the least. Whether you are a survivor yourself or it’s your partner who has experienced trauma, it’s important you know that struggling with trust after such deeply wounding pain is a completely normal response to experiencing a traumatic event. […]