In this episode of Healing with Worth, hosts Janine and Naomi delve

into the profound topic of grief, particularly as it relates to healing frombetrayal trauma. They discuss how grief manifests in different stages,especially following a "D-Day"—a moment of shocking revelation abouta spouse’s betrayal. They emphasize the immense loss one feels, not only of trustin a partner but also in oneself, others, and even in God. Janine and Naomioutline the grief process using the well-known stages identified by ElizabethKübler-Ross, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.They highlight that these stages are not linear and often overlap, withemotions like anger often masking deeper feelings of sadness and fear.

The hosts stress the importance of connection in healing, warning against

isolation, which can hinder the recovery process. They also introduce the ideathat betrayal trauma is a form of emotional abuse, intensifying the grief andcomplexity of healing. As the episode closes, Janine and Naomi hint atexploring additional aspects of the grief cycle, such as shock and obsession,in future episodes. They encourage listeners to acknowledge their grief,embrace the healing journey, and take the necessary steps to move forward,however gradual they may be.