Infidelity is a relational trauma. Healing from it isn’t like flipping a switch or “just forgiving and forgetting.” It requires rebuilding something that was shattered: safety, trust, emotional connection, and even your sense of self. Some couples do choose to part ways, and that decision is valid. But many couples choose to fight for their relationship—and not just to survive, but to grow stronger than before.

If you've been betrayed, you're probably riding an emotional rollercoaster that no one warned you about. One moment you’re numb. The next you're sobbing. Then you're enraged. Then confused. Then right back to numb again. Let me tell you something straight: You're not crazy. You're traumatized.

When people hear the word “infidelity,” most immediately think of physical cheating. But infidelity wears a lot of faces—and many of them don’t involve sex at all. Sometimes it’s the text messages that never get shared. Sometimes it’s the long, secretive chats with a co-worker. Sometimes it’s the hidden social media accounts. And sometimes, it’s porn use that spirals into secrecy and emotional withdrawal.

One of the most confusing things I hear from clients is this: "I love my partner. I want connection. But the closer we get, the more I pull away. Why do I do this?” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Addiction and intimacy often don’t play well together. In fact, many people caught in addiction—especially sex or porn addiction—have a love-hate relationship with closeness. They crave it deeply, but when it shows up, it feels threatening. Scar

Trauma, Attachment, and Addiction: Why the Past Won’t Stay in the Past. So many people I work with come in thinking their addiction is the problem—but more often than not, it’s actually the symptom. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I keep doing this when I know it’s hurting me?” or “Why do I feel so empty or anxious all the time?”—you’re asking exactly the right questions. And to answer them, we have to go backward before we can move forward.

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The Road to Recovery is paved with "good intentions". As an addictions counselor, I am committed to providing the highest quality care to my clients. Each person is unique and requires a personalized approach to treatment. My methods are based on evidence-based practices and decades of experience and are designed to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of addiction.