In this episode of The Reclamation Room, I’m talking about the heavy shame that shows up after betrayal, the “how could I have been so stupid,” “why did I trust them,” “I can’t believe I wasted years” kind of shame.
I share why those thoughts make sense, how they’re your brain trying to find safety, and why the part of you that loved with an open heart is not the problem. That tender, generous version of you is sacred. She deserves protection and care, not punishment. We’ll talk about how to hold boundaries without hardening, how to turn regret into wisdom, and how to come home to the self who still believes in love.
You’ll walk away with simple, grounded practices to move from self-blame to self-respect, protect your open heart, and rebuild trust with yourself.
Key Takeaways:
• Shame after betrayal is a signal, not a verdict.
• My open heart isn’t what failed me. Manipulation did.
• Boundaries are love in action.
• Self-compassion turns regret into wisdom.
• I didn’t waste years. I learned what love isn’t.
• I can stay soft and still be safe.
• The part of me that trusted still deserves care.
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