Episode 189: When Healing Feels Like Betrayal & Letting Go of The Guilt

Leave a text or voice message so we can respondHave you ever felt a wave of guilt the moment you finally laughed, smiled, or felt a spark of joy after abuse? You’re not alone. For many survivors, healing can feel like betrayal — especially when your kids, family, or others are still struggling.In this raw and honest episode, Allison K. Dagney, survivor, author, and subconscious reprogramming expert, breaks down why joy can feel unsafe and how subconscious beliefs keep you stuck in guilt. You’ll hear the hidden thoughts that survivors carry, like:“If my kids are hurting, I’m not allowed to be happy.”“If I move on, people will think it wasn’t abuse.”“If I heal, I’ll be leaving others behind.”Through powerful examples and real-life scenarios, you’ll learn how guilt shows up in everyday life — from canceling fun plans, to sabotaging new relationships, to downplaying your progress so no one thinks you’ve forgotten what happened.This episode will help you see why your healing is not abandonment — it’s the most powerful gift you can give yourself and your loved ones.✨ Ready to go deeper?Book your free Root Cause Call with Allison to uncover the beliefs keeping you stuck.Take the free Beliefs Quiz to reveal your hidden patterns.Download the Survivor Starter Pack with journal prompts and bonus podcast episodes designed to help you break free from rumination.Healing after emotional abuse doesn’t have to feel like betrayal. In fact, your joy is the beginning of breaking the cycle. Set up your Free Call Today! Support the showReady to stop overthinking your past relationship and start feeling like yourself again?Visit www.radiatenrise.com and explore coaching programs, self-paced courses, resources, and tools designed to help you break free from emotional abuse, rumination, and self-doubt.✍🏻 Wanna Talk? Set up a for a FREE Call and discover what's really keeping you stuck, along with the next steps to help you move forward.https://www.radiatenrise.com/application-form📧 Questions? Email: [email protected]💬 Come say hi on Instagram or Facebook:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonkdagney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allisonkdagney/Formerly The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast