- Introduction to Betrayal Trauma:
- Betrayal trauma is a profound emotional wound that is difficult to understand unless experienced personally.
- Analogy for Clarity:
- Imagine the person you trust most sabotages you during a skydive, removing your parachute and pushing you out of the plane. You survive the fall but are severely injured, while they land safely and mock you.
- Emotional and Physical Impact:
- This analogy illustrates the deep sense of betrayal, helplessness, and pain, highlighting the trauma’s severe impact on the nervous system and mind.
- Complexity of Healing:
- Betrayal trauma is one of the most challenging human experiences to overcome, requiring extensive emotional healing and support.
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