The devastation created through betrayal trauma can turn a partner’s world upside down and impact them in a way they never imagined. But what does healing from betrayal trauma look like if your spouse is in a public position—doctor, teacher, police officer, judge, or pastor? Today, we’re joined by Michelle Stumbo (married to Nick Stumbo, the Executive Director for Pure Desire). We talk through what healing from betrayal looks like when your husband is the pastor. What tools and boundaries are necessary, how it impacts kids and healing as a family, the obstacles you may face, and even how the group experience might look a little different.
I’m not in a public position of any kind, but this really helped me to see the importance of getting in agreement on boundaries while we build trust. And having peace with them vs. complaining or fighting against them. The safety they make is huge!
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June 8, 2023 at 2:52 PM
NM2023
THIS is me. Missionary wife. I’ve had no one to talk to for 15 years. We just found Pure Desire this year. He’s in a group and I’m waiting for mine to start. I can relate to SO MUCH of what they felt their first year.
I’m not in a public position of any kind, but this really helped me to see the importance of getting in agreement on boundaries while we build trust. And having peace with them vs. complaining or fighting against them. The safety they make is huge!
Thank you for the comment! We’re grateful it was a helpful episode!
THIS is me. Missionary wife. I’ve had no one to talk to for 15 years. We just found Pure Desire this year. He’s in a group and I’m waiting for mine to start. I can relate to SO MUCH of what they felt their first year.