20/01/2026
Betrayed partner, I see you coping. I see you managing work, children and home, pouring yourself into keeping everything going.
But I also know the cost of living this way. 🌹
The constant anxiety as you wait for the next disclosure, scanning for signs that you’re still being betrayed.
Waking at 3am, your mind replaying the details of what you discovered, unable to fall back asleep.
Feeling reactive and depleted, with no capacity for conversation, rest or even half an hour of distraction in the evening.
If this resonates, you’re not alone.
After discovering a partner’s serial cheating, compulsive s*xual behaviour or ongoing deception, it’s common for your body and nervous system to remain in survival mode.
This is protection. It's a normal reaction to an abnormal situation. And it’s a sign that your system is still trying to keep you safe.
Moving out of survival mode is often the first step to healing after s*xual betrayal. You deserve to experience a sense of safety that's real and sustainable.
With time, understanding and the right support, your body and mind can begin to settle again.
Rhian xo 🦋
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