To the Momma Going Through Trauma

Kristy RodriguezUncategorized

Do you feel that you can’t be the parent you want to be because you are not the “pre-trauma” momma you used to be? Instead of tending to your kids you are busy dealing with anxiety, fear, anger, depression, and a heart shattered to pieces. I understand. For those who have been through betrayal and are worried about the impact …

It’s Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Kristy Rodriguezbetrayal, Christmas, Grief

It’s supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year” but sadly… it’s not. If you are dealing with the pain of betrayal, the holiday season feels anything but merry and bright. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to navigate this season with grace and hope. You may find it hard to walk in the beauty …

Harvesting Hope and Healing

Kristy RodriguezGeneral, Uncategorized

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

Kristy Rodriguezbetrayal, Encouragement

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 …

Stories Unveiled Conference

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The Stories Unveiled Conference was designed to break down the walls around our stories and create a place for women to share their lives and how God has redeemed the broken pieces. Join HABM in Boise, Idaho September 24th! Get your ticket today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-unveiled-conference-tickets-358242211097 Exploring our stories… … through forgiveness, trust, healing, redemption and surrender. The Stories Unveiled Conference was …

Anxiety, An Invitation to Heal: Part 2

By Hope After BetrayalAnxiety, Uncategorized

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

By Hope After BetrayalAnxiety, betrayal, Uncategorized

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

Meg Wilsonbetrayal

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

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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!

Annie DemaraUncategorized

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

By Hope After Betrayalbetrayal, Relationships, Uncategorized

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

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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)

Annie DemaraEncouragement, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized

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

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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

Meg WilsonRelationships, Uncategorized

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 …