Why do so many mothers and women wait to get help after infidelity? Many women and mothers struggle to figure out where to get started. After betrayal trauma has occurred, it becomes an overwhelming time for them. Not knowing where to turn is often a reason why there is a delay in seeking help.

When someone discovers their partner’s involvement in pornography or other sexual addictions it is very common for them to experience betrayal trauma. In this article, Dr. Skinner answers the question surrounding betrayal trauma and infidelity and anxiety.

Does the term self-care feel synonymous with selfish to you? Do you equate time spent on yourself as time taken away from your loved ones? In other words, does time spent doing what you enjoy mean you have lost time to do what others want? Does energy put toward your own goals mean energy is taken away from what matters to others? If you answer yes to any of those questions, you are not alone. This article addresses why you need self-care.