From Total Collapse to Clear Next Steps—My Story

Discovery Day, December 2018: affair and addiction exposed, life in free‑fall.

Within a couple of months I was lucky enough to find a wonderful CSAT therapist and a small betrayal‑trauma group—two anchors that kept me breathing while I set hard boundaries and moved out with our one‑year‑old.

Back then I didn’t have language for what I was doing; I was simply fighting for safety, options, and sanity.

Only later did I learn about Hope Theory, a framework that perfectly describes what happened:

1. Goal – feel safe enough to think.

2. Pathways – legal advice, support group, “intentional time apart.”

3. Agency – small daily choices that proved I still had power.

   
   

Those steps eventually opened the door for my husband’s genuine recovery and for us—now a family of four—to rebuild on honest ground. I unpack the full journey in the Spring issue of Turning Point Magazine.

Why share this with you?

Because partners deserve a roadmap, not platitudes. My experience pushed me to co‑found Room to Heal—a structured residence that gives you space and safety while your spouse does the heavy lifting of change.

What’s inside Turning Point Magazine?

• Relatable partner stories (no gloss, just truth)

• Clinician tips translated into real‑life actions

• Faith‑rooted and evidence‑based guidance you can use today

Read the article & explore the magazine

📖 “The Science of Hope: Rebuilding My Life After Betrayal”📰 Turning Point Magazine — Spring 2025➡️

Hope isn’t something you wait to feel—it’s something you build one clear step at a time. If you need space, structure, or just a next right move, we’re here to help.