The inspiration to write this column came from me having to give counsel recently to two different individuals [in the space of two weeks apart] who were betrayed by their fiance’ through adultery and infidelity and who had to endure intense emotional pain, heartbreak and suffering. The unfaithful persons on the other hand experienced guilt and shame. Yet still, words cannot sufficiently describe the emotional trauma and the damage that was done to the persons whom the act was committed against. I witnessed first-hand the intense pain, their uncontrollable sobs to the point at which one said, “My chest is hurting me so bad, I feel like I want to die.” Have you ever been there? Was that your reaction? Serious words I would say and words that pierced my heart and spirit as well. I was at that place before. I know too well what it feels like to be betrayed like that. My friends experience brought back painful memories for me and I found myself reliving my past as I was helping them get through that difficult time in their life. My heart felt heavy. I cried as I felt the immense sadness. I recall getting into my [...]![]()
