We often associate grief with death, but betrayal requires a mourning period that is arguably more complex. You are grieving:
Stop telling yourself you "should have known." You didn't know because you are a person who operates in good faith. That is a strength, not a weakness. Blindsided By Betrayal, Grappling Past Grief
In the wake of betrayal, minimize contact if possible. Your nervous system needs a "detox" from the source of the chaos to begin recalibrating. We often associate grief with death, but betrayal
Healing from a blindside isn't about "moving on" (which implies leaving the experience behind); it’s about . It’s about folding this new, painful knowledge into your life without letting it define your future. We often associate grief with death
The plans, vacations, and milestones that have been evaporated.