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  1. Dear Facing Betrayal Founding Member,
    Thank you for initiating such a sensitive true-to-the-heart topic where you have shared your pain and how you have tried to overcome it...I can fully empathise with your situation and think that it is a wonderful idea to have a support group for all those of us whom have experienced betrayal.
    I think sharing our pain and loss can be healing and incredibly meaningful to others, just knowing we're not alone.
    I am sure we will have many members joining our group in the near future!

    Regards
    Once betrayed, devastated and now happy

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  2. The lady who wrote this, is the most beautiful, courages woman I know. My heart aches for her, but I know she will come through stronger than ever. I wish I was there to support her and just be around for her, but hopefully she knows that I love her and wll ALWAYS be by her side.

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  3. I am so sorry I was not there for you my friend

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  4. Even the toughest men are also faced with betrayal... betrayal results in the break up of families and friends. Talking about it helps.

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  5. After 5 years of a blissful marriage I discovered my husband was having affairs with 2 other women. During the time of his affairs, I had been the breadwinner, while he was studying and frolicking with his fellow students. One of his lovers notified me about his affairs and when I confronted him, he packed his bags and moved in with one of these women. Even though I had a fantastic job and was climbing the corporate ladder, upon this discovery, I collapsed. I couldn’t bring myself to go to work and when I did go, I spent my days checking on his movements and after 4 months I lost my job. Friends were nowhere to be seen and even his family who had been my closest of friends deserted me. Eventually, 6 months after my discovery, I attempted suicide by swallowing a few bottles of tablets I had bought at our local pharmacy.
    • On my release from hospital, I contacted Lifeline who were a fantastic support mechanism.
    • It has been 19 months since my attempted suicide and I have started building a new career which keeps me very occupied and has resulted in me making new friends
    • I started painting as a hobby which has also assisted me in making friends
    • Music played an important part in my recovery – I only listened to “happy” music.
    I am trying very hard to start trusting people again.
    Your bucket list is truly inspirational and I wish I had had the strength to tackle mine at the time but instead I prayed every day that I would die. However it is not too late for me to start compiling mine and I will keep you posted. I think your idea of an online support group is great because at the time I felt that no one in the world could have experienced the pain I was feeling. Well done!!!!

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  6. Dear Anonymous - Well done on getting you life "back on track". With regards to music - it also played a very important role in my life. I was an avid talk radio supporter, but during my healing period I also only listened to "happy" music. Please do keep us updated on your progress and thanks for the support.

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