When betrayal happens, confusion and self-doubt become part of the trauma. Gaslighting, minimization, and manipulation can leave you questioning your own memory, perception, and reality. In this episode of Rooted and Rising After Betrayal, Hali explores how your brain works in the aftermath of betrayal — including why your hippocampus loops through the past trying to sort out what’s real — and offers practical tools to help you identify your truth, recognize subtle manipulation tactics, and protect your story. You’ll learn why it’s normal to feel stuck, why your nervous system is actually working to keep you safe, and how you can slowly begin to rebuild trust with yourself again.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Why your brain loops after betrayal, and how that’s a trauma response, not weakness
• How to create a “reality anchor” journal to clarify facts and feelings
• How to tune into your body’s red flags when something feels “off”
• Common manipulation and blame-shifting tactics — and how to spot them early
• How to protect your story and choose safe people to confide in
• Grounding truth statements that help you hold onto what’s real
  

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