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The Trauma Survivor’s Guide to Romance After Wreckage

On By Dana RutherfordIn blog, christian, dating, God, husband, intimacy, Jesus, marriage, relationships, wifeLeave a comment

Romance is much more than being swept away, having sex, or a cheesy Hollywood movie. It's also more than the manipulative "honeymoon stage" of the abuse cycle. You CAN have romance after wreckage (including sex and fancy dates), and this is what it looks like in real life.

The Trauma Survivor’s Guide to Dating After Divorce

On By Dana RutherfordIn blog, dating, domestic violence, God, intimacy, marriage, relationships, trauma, trauma bond, trauma recovery, wife2 Comments

"Dating after divorce, especially if the prior relationship was toxic, can be challenging. You have been starved of genuine love and attention for so long that you almost crave it. On the flip side, you may be so extremely sensitive to red flags that you are almost looking for any reason to run because you never want to endure what you survived again. So, how do you find a balance?"

The Trauma Survivor’s Guide to Trusting Again After Being Cheated On

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The pit of my stomach felt like a dagger had been lodged into it. I didn’t know whether to throw up or scream. All I knew was that my entire world had changed in just one revelation, and I was broken into pieces...