How They Behave When It Ends
This film explores the paradox that we often only see a person's authentic self when the relationship ends.
After Betrayal: The Year the Ground Gave Way
As recovery continues, Rising Phoenix describes the experiences and lessons learned during the first year after Discovery Day.
His Affair Partner with My Kids
This often feels like a second betrayal—bringing the affair partner into your children’s lives. Here’s one woman’s story.
Remembering the Good in Your Relationship
DOWNLOAD: An individual exercise for anyone who’s so focused on the current struggles of a marriage or relationship that they’ve lost sight of what is good about it.
Discovery Day: The Rest of the Day
“Rising Phoenix” writes about the day she first found out about her husband’s affair. This is Part 2 of her writing about Discovery Day.
Forgiveness Pie: Turning Guilt Into Dessert
After his affair, this husband tried to bake his way back into his wife’s heart one pie at a time. His imperfect desserts became a quiet ritual of remorse, persistence, and humor.
A Way Through My Wife’s Affair
One man’s account of his anguish in trying to move past his wife’s affair.
Discovery Day: That Morning
“Rising Phoenix” writes about the morning she first found out about her husband’s affair. This is Part 1 of her writing about Discovery Day.
BOOK REVIEW: Redeeming the Post-Affair Divorce
A review of Linda MacDonald’s new book, written to Christians whose spouses have betrayed and abondoned them.
Exercise: Clarify Your Boundaries
Download: A quick, practical exercise that helps couples clarify personal boundaries around various issues to build mutual understanding and trust.
When Someone Cheats on You
Audio/Video: A talk by Brene Brown about dealing with cheating.
Forgiving Me: My Side of the Story
In this open essay, the author examines betrayal’s aftermath and the hard work of self-forgiveness. Healing from infidelity becomes a reckoning with ignored boundaries, silenced instincts, and the choice to heal even when it isn’t fair.