Betrayal shakes the very core of your emotions, leaving you in a whirlwind of confusion, anger, sadness, and sometimes even numbness. These emotions can feel overwhelming, but allowing yourself to experience them without judgment is a crucial step toward healing. Understanding the Range of Emotions After Betrayal After experiencing betrayal, especially in a marriage, you may feel an emotional flood. You might move through denial, anger, or even despair. These reactions are normal, and each serves a purpose in your emotional processing. However, it's important to remember that no feeling is "wrong." Denying or suppressing emotions only prolongs the pain. Instead, accepting them with compassion is the key to emotional healing. The Importance of Self-Compassion in Emotional Release Often, we judge ourselves for feeling certain emotions. Guilt may creep in as you wonder, "Why am I still so angry?" or "Why can't I just move on?" This inner critique crea...