Writing on Betrayal, Divorce, Relationships, and What Gets in the Way.
These posts are written for people navigating difficult relationship experiences: not as a substitute for therapy, but as a place to find language for what you're going through.
Shelby Doherty-Sirkovich, RP, MACP · CRPO #12083 · Virtual therapy across Ontario
Why Betrayal Trauma Recovery Isn't Linear
You thought you were doing better. Then something small (a song, a conversation, a date on the calendar) pulled you back to where you were months ago. Now you are wondering whether you have made any progress at all, or whether there is something wrong with you for still feeling this way.
There is not. This is how betrayal trauma recovery actually works.
Posts on this site are educational and are not a substitute for individual clinical care. Shelby Doherty-Sirkovich is a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #12083) practicing virtually across Ontario, Canada. If you are in crisis, the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 by call or text. In an emergency, call 911. For Ontario community and social services, call 211.