Transcending Post-infidelity Stress Disorder (PISD) Quotes

“Pray that you may be open to any painful memories that arise and to His healing presence in your life. Now think about your relationship with your unfaithful partner. Allow yourself to remember some of the painful incidents with your partner, for example, the discovery of the affair with all of your reactions of stunned disbelief, rage, and deep sorrow. Allow yourself to embrace all the distressful thoughts and feelings at the time. Relive the moment, despite your natural resistance to recall it. Then, as far as you are able, express your forgiveness to your unfaithful partner. Next, relive that painful moment again, but this time, imagine that Jesus is standing by your side. Even if Christianity isn’t the religion you subscribe to, you can still imagine Jesus and his presence. Imagine what Jesus would say to you and your partner at that moment, how he would extend his love and compassion. Imagine Jesus embracing your partner in forgiveness and then holding you in his arms, reassuring you of his love and protection. Finally, thank Jesus for his love and healing, for not leaving you alone in your suffering.”
― Dennis C. Ortman, Transcending Post-Infidelity Stress Disorder: The Six Stages of Healing

“Remember that the betrayal thrived in secrecy and drew its power in deception and manipulation of the truth. By openly talking about what happened, bringing it into the light of day, you begin to destroy its hold on you.”
― Dennis Ortman, Transcending Post-Infidelity Stress Disorder: The Six Stages of Healing

“The workplace has become the new danger zone for both men and women to become romantically involved with others. Dr. Glass’s research revealed that 50 percent of wives and 55 percent of husbands who committed adultery had their first affairs with coworkers.”
― Dennis Ortman, Transcending Post-Infidelity Stress Disorder: The Six Stages of Healing

“Some men see no contradiction between having a wife, who provides care and stability at home, and a mistress, who provides adventure and sexual release.”
― Dennis Ortman, Transcending Post-Infidelity Stress Disorder: The Six Stages of Healing

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― Dennis Ortman, Transcending Post-Infidelity Stress Disorder: The Six Stages of Healing