When Someone You Love is Betrayed? Say This Not That

When someone you love has been betrayed, knowing what to say — and what NOT to say — can make all the difference. This is Teri Murrison with Where to Find Bread and in this short video, I'm sharing the exact words that actually help someone healing from betrayal trauma. Not the clichés. Not the quick fixes. The things that make someone feel seen, safe, and supported when their world has fallen apart. This is for the betrayed and our friends, family members, and loved ones who want to show up well — but don't always know how. What You'll Learn: Why most people say the wrong thing (and why it matters) The difference between empathy and sympathy And 10 specific phrases that actually help. These are things I wish I’d heard when I was going through my betrayal trauma. So share this with whomever needs to hear it and then let them do whatever makes YOU most comfortable. Let’s dive in.What those who love us should avoid saying at all costs 📖 Mentioned in this video: The "person in the hole" analogy for understanding empathy vs. sympathy 💬 I'd love to hear from you: What's one thing someone said to you during a hard season that actually helped? Or what do you wish someone had said? Drop it in the comments — your words might be exactly what someone else needs to hear. 🔔 Go to my YouTube Chanel to watch this video.Subscribe to my YouTube Chanel for more honest conversations about healing, faith, and finding your footing after betrayal at: [   / wheretofindbread.us  ] and to Fresh Bread the Newsletter at [https://wheretofindbread.myflodesk.com] “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” 🔔 Read Michele Mays' excellent book, "The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Hurts You the Worst" [https://amzn.to/4nYTbOJ]. Chapters: 00:00 — Intro: Why words matter after betrayal 03:50 — What most people get wrong 05:27 — 10 specific phrases that actually help 07:38 — Empathy vs. sympathy: the "person in the hole" 07:55 — What they do not need 08:19 — Your turn: share your phrases, please!Please share these podcast episodes with all your friends - you never know who might be hurting in silence - and subscribe at https://wheretofindbread.us.  Thank you for listening!