How do you trust again—especially yourself—after betrayal by someone you loved? How do you move forward when the person you thought you knew becomes someone you don't even recognize?
In this episode of Ask Angela: Relationship Advice for Love After Trauma, Angela Amias responds to a listener who is struggling to heal after discovering years of infidelity and emotional abuse in her long-term relationship.
Angela explores:
- Why rebuilding trust in yourself is the first—and most vital—step in healing after betrayal
- How and why we override early warning signs in relationships
- The role of self-blame and self-doubt in keeping us stuck after betrayal
- How to uncover the moments you knew something was wrong—and why noticing them now is empowering, not shameful
- How to gently rebuild your internal sense of knowing and self-trust
- Why healing is less about trusting others and more about trusting your own instincts
If you’ve ever felt shattered by betrayal—or found yourself questioning whether you can trust yourself to love again—this episode offers practical, compassionate guidance for beginning again on stronger ground.
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