Recovery from Sexual Betrayal
Recovery from Sexual Betrayal

Life Recovery Today with Stephen Arterburn

Stephen Arterburn and Sandy Jocoy discuss overcoming betrayal trauma through faith, community support, and understanding codependency in recovery.

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Life Recovery Today with Stephen Arterburn

Stephen Arterburn

Life Recovery Today with Stephen Arterburn focuses on people transforming their lives using the biblical principles found in the 12 step program. You discover how others have found a new way of life with hope for the future and obtain insights and tools to transform your life. The program is hosted by best-selling author and Pastor Stephen Arterburn, the founder of New Life Ministries and the editor of The Life Recovery Bible which has sold over 3,000,000 copies to help people integrate their faith and recovery journey. Steve is the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries and host of the #1 nationally syndicated Christian counseling talk show New Life Live! heard and watched by over 2 million people each week on over 150 stations nationwide, on SiriusXM Satellite radio and on NRBTV. Steve is a best-selling author of many books, including The Book of Life Recovery. With over 8 million books in print he has been writing about God’s transformational truth since 1984. He’s been nominated for numerous writing awards and has won three Gold Medallions for writing excellence. Along with Dr. Dave Stoop, he edited and produced the #1 selling Life Recovery Bible.

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Finding Hope After Betrayal: A Journey to Recovery

Episode Overview

Recovery from betrayal trauma requires a supportive community.
Faith can play a crucial role in overcoming personal failures.
Codependency should not be used as a shaming label.
Safe spaces are essential for emotional risk-taking in healing.
Forgiveness helps in moving beyond past mistreatment.

“I see dead people. I don't know what to do with myself. And that's where the real help started.”

How do people find hope in the darkest times? In this engaging episode of Life Recovery Today, host Stephen Arterburn sits down with Sandy Jocoy to discuss the profound impact of betrayal trauma and the path to recovery. Sandy shares her personal journey from experiencing the shock of her husband's sexual integrity issues to becoming a beacon of support for partners of sex addicts.

Her story is one of resilience and dedication, highlighting the importance of a supportive community and professional guidance. Stephen and Sandy explore the challenges faced by those dealing with betrayal trauma, emphasising the need for safe spaces and understanding the complexities of codependency. They also delve into the transformative power of forgiveness and the role of faith in recovery. With humour and honesty, Sandy recounts her initial struggles and how she found solace and strength through therapy and church support.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that recovery is possible, and it starts with taking that first step towards healing. So, what does it take to overcome betrayal trauma and rebuild your life? Tune in to find out.

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