Am I Weak for Staying? The Shame of Not Leaving After Infidelity | Tammy Gustafson
📥 Free Download: https://resources.shametoresilience.c... Tammy’s All Access Pass: https://addictedmind--betrayalhealing... Tammy’s Betrayal Healing Conference: https://addictedmind--betrayalhealing... 🎙️ The Addicted Mind Podcast: Weekly episodes on addiction and betrayal trauma recovery https://theaddictedmind.com/ 🌐 Novus Mindful Life: Learn more about specialized betrayal trauma therapy https://novusmindfullife.com/ Society loves to say that strong partners leave immediately after infidelity, but the reality is that most people actually stay. If you're choosing to work on your relationship, you might be battling the crushing shame of staying. In this episode, we dismantle that stigma and explore how to move from betrayal trauma to true empowerment without judgment. Join me and Tammy Gustafson, a licensed professional counselor and trauma therapist, as we dive deep into the layers of shame that partners face after infidelity. Tammy shares her unique perspective, having experienced betrayal herself, and offers insights on navigating the external pressures and internal struggles that come with choosing to stay. We discuss the importance of self-compassion, the need to focus on your own healing, and how to set boundaries that empower you. If you've ever felt alone in your pain, this conversation is for you. Let's break the silence around betrayal and find a path to healing together. ABOUT DUANE: Duane Osterlind is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) specializing in betrayal trauma recovery. He hosts The Addicted Mind Podcast and works with individuals and couples navigating the aftermath of infidelity and compulsive sexual behavior. DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
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