The Healing Journal

Words of truth and hope for your healing.

At My Restored Roots, we share faith-based articles that speak to the real struggles of life—betrayal, healing, identity, and growth. Each post offers insight, encouragement, and practical guidance for your journey toward wholeness.

What’s Happening to Me? 

Understanding the Shock of Betrayal Trauma

What’s Happening to Me?  Understanding the Shock of Betrayal Trauma

When betrayal shatters your world, your body and soul go into survival mode. This article helps you understand the physical, emotional, and spiritual impact of betrayal trauma—and why your reactions aren’t crazy, they’re human. Learn how to name the pain, make sense of the fog, and begin healing with compassion and faith.

The Mental Chaos of Betrayal Trauma 

What’s Happening to Me?  Understanding the Shock of Betrayal Trauma

After betrayal, your mind races with unanswered questions and obsessive thoughts—but you’re not broken. This article unpacks why your brain is stuck in survival mode and how God meets you in the mental chaos with compassion, not condemnation. Healing begins with presence, not perfection.

When God Feels Gone and You Feel Nothing

What’s Happening to Me?  Understanding the Shock of Betrayal Trauma

After the chaos of betrayal subsides, many women enter a confusing middle space—one marked not by weeping, but by numbness. This blog explains why emotional flatness and spiritual silence aren’t signs of failure, but part of the body and soul’s natural response to trauma. With biblical wisdom and compassionate insight, it offers practical ways to stay anchored when God feels far and emotions feel muted.

What Does Safety Even Feel Like?

First Steps Toward Healing After Betrayal

What’s Happening to Me?  Understanding the Shock of Betrayal Trauma

After betrayal, safety can feel foreign—even in moments of peace. This article gently explores how to recognize true safety again: not as perfection, but as small, sacred pauses where your nervous system finally exhales and God’s presence feels near, even in the quiet.

What’s Happening to Me?  Understanding the Shock of Betrayal Trauma

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of topics does this blog cover?

Each post speaks to the real emotional and spiritual struggles Christian women face after betrayal—like trauma, identity, trust, healing, and reconnecting with God.

Who is this blog for?

It’s for wives who feel heartbroken, confused, or spiritually shaken after discovering their husband’s secret behavior. If you’re searching for faith-based support and clarity, this space was made for you.

How can I start my healing journey here?

Begin with the article that resonates most. Each post includes practical tools, compassionate insight, and biblical encouragement to help you breathe easier and take your next right step.