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Betrayal trauma Elizabeth Westbrook Betrayal trauma Elizabeth Westbrook

What Is Betrayal Trauma — And Why Healing With a Therapist Can Change Your Life

Betrayal trauma happens when the person you rely on most violates your trust. The pain isn’t just about the betrayal itself—it’s about the rupture of safety, attachment, and reality. Healing requires more than “getting over it”; it requires trauma-informed care that understands how deeply betrayal impacts the nervous system, identity, and relationships.

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