Fighting for Healing Alone: Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal
Episode Overview
Establish safety, security, and stability in relationships post-betrayal. Set God-honouring healthy boundaries to protect relationships. Address pornography use as a form of betrayal within marriage. Understand sexual addiction's impact and potential for recovery. Emphasise repentance over mere confession for genuine healing.
"When you're engaging in pornography, you're engaging in sex with yourself. So you are denying your spouse the gift."
What drives someone to fight for healing when they're feeling alone? In this captivating episode of The REBOOT Recovery Show, Evan Owens dives into the complexities of rebuilding trust and faith after betrayal, particularly within marriages. Joined by Lisa Limehouse, founder of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, they discuss practical steps to overcome marital betrayal, emphasising the importance of establishing safety, boundaries, and forward-focused recovery.
Lisa shares her personal journey and provides actionable guidance on how to set up God-honouring healthy boundaries to protect relationships. They tackle the controversial topic of pornography and its impact on marriage, challenging the notion that it's a victimless act. Lisa argues that engaging in pornography is a form of betrayal, denying the spouse the gift of intimacy.
The conversation explores the epidemic of sexual addiction, likening its effect on the brain to that of cocaine, and offers hope for healing and freedom from such addictions. Evan and Lisa also address the emotional turmoil that comes with betrayal and the importance of repentance over mere confession. The episode is a blend of raw honesty and compassionate advice, offering a beacon of hope for those navigating these stormy waters.
If you're facing betrayal or supporting someone who is, this episode provides invaluable insights and resources to help rebuild trust and move forward towards restoration. As you listen, you'll find yourself reflecting on your own experiences and contemplating the steps needed for healing. Are you ready to embark on a journey towards wholeness?