It’s the beginning of 2023. For many of us, the new year is a time that inspires hope and new beginnings. It’s a time for goal setting, vision casting, and celebrating possibilities. Throughout the month of January we turned to Scriptures such as Isaiah 43:18-19 to remind ourselves and affirm that “God is doing a new thing”. Some “new” things …
Harvesting Hope and Healing
What comes to mind when you hear the word harvest? For me it stirs up childhood memories of helping gather the bountiful amounts of produce from my grandparents’ garden. Sometimes, it conjures up sweet memories of my children enjoying our annual harvest celebration. In fact, I can hear the sound of their laughter as they make fun childhood memories of …
Lessons From the Rearview Mirror
In a single moment, life as I had known it came to an unexpected end. Devastation and pain abruptly barged into my life as a result of my husband’s sexual sin and infidelity. Hope that anything good could ever come from the enormity of this mess seemed like just a tease. It was a cruel joke that pulled on what …
Pure Desires Summit 2022: ALL IN
RECOVERY HAPPENS BEST…WHEN you are ALL IN! When you first started this healing process, you likely thought, “Give me the book, show me how to use the tools, and I’ll be healed in no time!” And like many others, you soon realized that this process was more in-depth and would take longer than you initially planned. Like you, men …
Anxiety, An Invitation to Heal: Part 2
By Tori Henares, Personal Coach Creating Safety Anxiety might seem irrational when it shows up. Most of us have become accustomed to judging our emotions, especially the inconvenient ones. Anxiety shows up unannounced and pulls us in, it can rob us of the present moment and send us back into past pain. But anxiety makes sense when you’ve gone through …
Anxiety, An Invitation to Heal: Part 1
This blog was written in collaboration with Bloom for Women’s 6-week Growth Session. Blog is written by Tori Henares, Personal Coach Living With Anxiety Anxiety is a feeling I am well acquainted with. You may know the feeling too. It’s that feeling that something bad could happen at any moment and pull the rug out from under you, and there’s …
God Is In the Darkness
I have noticed this tendency to believe God has abandoned me in the seasons of darkness. When I’m sad, depressed or angry, I think God must be absent, or worse He’s upset with me. It is easy to feel God is only present in the victorious times of joy and celebration. He is the author of victory and strength after …
Daring Ventures Webinar: Complexity
Complexity Webinar: When Narcissistic, Borderline, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorders co-occur with Sex Addiction and Betrayal Trauma. a webinar by Dr. Jake Porter of Daring Ventures Tuesday, May31, 2022 at 11:30 AM Pacific / 1:30 PM Central US Time Click HERE for More Information! Many social media posts and pop psychology articles claim to offer insights into narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. …
We Are Expanding the Ministry!
We are expanding our ministry and we need your help! Hope After Betrayal Board has been in prayer seeking God’s direction to expand the ministry in order to meet the growing need of sexually betrayed women who need to experience God’s cloak of hope and healing. In this process of praying and waiting, the board was led to one of …
Betrayal Trauma: The Struggle to Cope
You have been betrayed in your marriage. Whether from a hidden sex addiction, porn, or infidelity, you are feeling devastated from the pain. Do you now find yourself struggling to cope with the daily tasks that once felt easy? Or has your physical health has gone downhill? Is your spouse is still relapsing and acting out? Or not understanding the …
Restoring Hearts Conference
Restoring Hearts: For Women Impacted by Intimate Betrayal You are NOT Alone. Restoring Hearts welcomed over 200 women at our last in-person conference. Prodigals International is pleased to offer this unique gathering for women who are facing the startling discovery of their husband’s sexual unfaithfulness – from pornography use to extramarital affairs – as well as for women who have been …
PVC (Personal Vessels for Christ)
PVC Blog Post by Meg Wilson As a visual learner, I love a good picture metaphor. I want to share one I find myself using a lot especially when talking about the blessings, Holy Spirit, and resources of the Lord. Picture white PVC pipe, the type used in buildings and homes for plumbing. Its sole purpose is to allow what …
2022 Choose Connection Summit
2022 Choose Connection Summit: from Grief to Growth An amazing 3 DAYS of inspiration and practical advice for couples from experts in the fields of recovery, trauma, and relationships. The Choose Connection Summit’s mission is simple…. …we will provide education, inspiration, and hope to couples seeking freedom from addiction and trauma into flourishing relationships of connection, healing, and love. Click to …
Safe People
This world feels like it has become harder to discern who is safe and who is not. There are destructive trends happening right now that have trickled even into well established friendships. People are painting those with differing views as the enemy and then surrounding themselves with only like-minded folks who do not challenge or question their personal views. This …
Broken During Christmas
Christmas Eve is only a few days away, and while many are filling themselves with holiday cheer, perhaps you are facing a broken heart and an overwhelming situation. If you are dealing with the trauma of betrayal, our staff and facilitators are here to walk with you through it. Below is a testimony from someone who has recently completed a …
