In this episode, I explore how storytelling can be a powerful tool for healing after betrayal. I explain the difference between revisiting a story to gain clarity and retelling it in a way that keeps the pain alive. You’ll hear how to recognize when it’s time to release an old, harmful narrative and replace it with an empowering one that supports growth, self-discovery, and emotional healing after infidelity.
Key Takeaways:
- We tell stories to make sense of our experiences.
- Some stories can create more pain than they resolve.
- Exploring a story can lead to deeper understanding and healing.
- Repeating stories can keep us stuck in a painful loop.
- Letting go of a story doesn't mean it didn't matter.
- Identifying when a story no longer serves us is crucial.
- New narratives can empower us to move forward.
- Healing is a layered process, much like peeling an onion.
- We can hold both love and pain in our narratives.
- Our past does not have to define our future.
More from me:
- Free class on August 19, 2025 (NOTE A DATE CHANGE) at 10 am MT - "Stop Ruminating and Reclaim Your Peace" https://portal.andreagiles.com/stop-ruminating-masterclass
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- Sign up for the $47 class "Decide: How to Commit to Staying or Going After Infidelity" here: https://portal.andreagiles.com/decide
- Apply to join the "Get Your Life Back After Infidelity" group program here: https://andreagiles.com/get-your-life-back/
- Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theinfidelitycoach/
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