Week Two: Hope, Denial & the Unraveling of Trust

19/08/2025 16 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3

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Episode Synopsis

After the shock of Week One wore off, reality started to settle in—and it hit hard.In this episode, I walk you through the emotional whirlwind of the second week after discovering my husband’s affair. I share the confusing mix of false hope and gut-wrenching realizations, the moments I clung to scraps of affection, and the text messages that said one thing while his actions said another.I talk about:Starting therapy and searching for answersTaking the kids back-to-school shopping while holding back tearsBuying a new car by myself for the first timeHearing him say she was his soulmate—after 24 years with meAnd the moment I realized… trust was goneIf you're somewhere in your own Week Two—numb, confused, or still hoping it isn’t real—this episode is for you.You're not alone.You're stronger than you think.And your story matters.