I facilitate a writer’s group for betrayed partners. The purpose of reflecting on a variety of topics is to heal yourself by examining your core beliefs.
Post-traumatic growth takes place as we transform the way we choose to understand and see ourselves and others with compassion.
The writers in this group have generously shared their personal stories.
If you would like to add your own writings to this page please send them to me at suezola@me.com.
Writing can be cathartic.
NOTE: Each response is written by a betrayed partner that has anonymously shared.
EMOTIONAL IMPACT LETTERS WRITTEN AFTER FULL DISCLOSURE
PROMPT: Reflect on the serenity prayer and what it means to you. How do you use the prayer in your life to help with challenging situations?
PROMPT: Addiction.
PROMPT: Guilt and Shame.
Response 1: Response 1 – Guilt.pdf
PROMPT: Reflect on the following Victor Frankl Quote:
PROMPT: Love.
PROMPT: Fidelity and Monogamy.
PROMPT: Sexuality.
PROMPT: What is my Relationship to Aging?
PROMPT: Financial Security.
PROMPT: Reflect on the following Mary Mannin Morrisey Quote:
PROMPT: Reflect on Fathers.
PROMPT: Reflect on Mothers.
PROMPT: Death.
PROMPT: Attachment Styles.
PROMPT:” The Four Agreements”
The Four Agreements are:
- Be Impeccable With Your Word.
- Don’t Take Anything Personally.
- Don’t Make Assumptions.
- Always Do Your Best.
PROMPT: Reflect on the following Don Miguel Ruiz Quote:
PROMPT: Reflect on the ending of our writing group:
PROMPT: I’m going to miss you forever (click here to go to instagram reel from Josie Balka)
PROMPT: MATTERING – “Mattering is a basic human need and a feeling of being valued, significant, and important in our lives, relationships, and work. It’s the idea that we make a difference, are appreciated, and would be missed if we weren’t around.”
PROMPT: Please write a short meaningful gratitude prayer that you can recite daily.
PROMPT: Please reflect on the feelings of judgement both your own about yourself and where else you fear it coming from. What is your history with being judged from childhood?
POETRY FROM BETRAYED PARTNERS:
1. “Loss” –
2. “Division” –
3. “The Travel Season” –
5. “Be Longing” –
6. “Joy” –
7. “Third Wheel” –
8. “How I talk to myself in a loving way”
9. ” The Real (or what I think of as my best or highest self) Version of Me”
RESPONSES FROM THOSE SUFFERING WITH SEX ADDICTION:
1. Response to – Can There Be Healthy Sex After Betrayal? –
2. Why is Porn on my list of bottom line behaviors? –
