Broken to Brave
Your Courageous Act of Healing After Intimate Betrayal
About
Intimate betrayal shatters you. Everything you thought was true suddenly seems like a lie. It feels like you are falling through a black hole, unsure if it's possible to get to the other side. But there is a way through. It is possible to heal, grow stronger, and reclaim yourself.
With deep compassion and expert advice, this book helps you
· identify where you are in the healing journey
· avoid getting stuck in the process
· move forward with strength, courage, and deeper self-worth
· navigate decisions about your relationship
Broken to Brave offers the guidance, encouragement, and empowerment you need to pick up the pieces of your life and create a brave, beautiful future--whether the relationship makes it or not.
Endorsements
"Broken to Brave is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling to rebuild after betrayal. With refreshing compassion, clinical wisdom, and actionable tools, Tammy gently guides readers from devastation to empowerment. This book is a must-read road map back to wholeness."
Jenna Riemersma, LPC, CSAT-S, bestselling author of Altogether You
"With unflinching honesty and sacred vulnerability, Broken to Brave offers a powerful portrait of healing from betrayal trauma. Tammy writes with the clarity of one who has walked through the fire and emerged transformed--not in spite of the suffering but through it. This book beautifully illustrates that suffering is not a barrier to growth and healing but the very pathway that makes them possible."
Dr. Jake Porter, LPC, NCC, CSAT-S, CCPS, creator of the Couple-Centered Recovery model
"Through Tammy's bravery to grow through her own story of betrayal brokenness, she has become a significant voice to those who are walking this journey. Tammy is a wise, compassionate, articulate woman who is guiding others through their pain to lives of redemption. Her conversational writing style invites anyone to heal from trials one phase at a time."
Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, author of Shattered Vows and From Trauma to Transformation
"Whether you are at the beginning of betrayal trauma recovery or are a well-seasoned traveler on the healing journey, Broken to Brave is a must-read. Tammy Gustafson gives voice to your story--your wounds, your fears, your grief, and ultimately your triumph. She can authentically tell this story because it is her story too. She provides validation to your confusion and swirl of emotions, fortitude for overcoming the obstacles along the way, and hope and inspiration for transforming brokenness to empowerment."
Janice Caudill, PhD, CSAT-S, CCPS-S, CPTT-S, author of Full Disclosure: Seeking Truth After Sexual Betrayal
"Broken to Brave is a gift for those who have experienced the pain and trauma of intimate betrayal. Tammy's words of encouragement and vision are just what the betrayed person needs to navigate the journey from pain to courage and then to healing and post-traumatic growth. I'm so very pleased to invite you to take up this book as a guide for hope."
Barbara Steffens, PhD, CCPS, CPC, coauthor of Your Sexually Addicted Spouse and founding president of Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS)
"Tammy is the betrayal bestie you didn't know you needed. She's honest, empowering, and walks right beside you through the rubble. She knows you can heal because not only has she helped hundreds of betrayed partners, but she has also done the work herself. In Broken to Brave, Tammy turns the focus back to you so you can reclaim your sanity and peace of mind, regardless of what happens to your relationship."
Geoff Steurer, MS, LMFT, CCPS
"In this compassionate, accessible guide, Tammy speaks directly to betrayed partners with clarity, warmth, and wisdom. Her four-phase framework offers a powerful structure for making sense of the emotional chaos and beginning the journey toward healing. It's a validating, hopeful resource that feels like a trusted companion in the darkest moments."
Stacey Smith, MA, LPC-S, CSAT, CCPS, chief compliance officer of Daring Ventures Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, and APSATS trainer
"Broken to Brave is a compassionate road map for women recovering from intimate betrayal. Drawing on both professional insight and compelling personal experience, Tammy Gustafson inspires hope and helps readers understand the anatomy of betrayal and how to heal from it. She provides the encouragement and tools readers need to create a joyful, healthy future."
Jennifer Joy Freyd, PhD, Professor Emerit of Psychology, University of Oregon; Affiliate Professor of Psychology and of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies, University of Washington; founder and president of the Center for Institutional Courage
"Approachable and supportive, Broken to Brave is a must-read for anyone who is experiencing the devastating impact of sexual betrayal. The author walks betrayed partners through the phases of healing, from the pain of D-Day all the way to thriving. What a treasure this book is! I'm really excited to recommend it to my clients."
Dan Drake, LMFT, CCPS-S, CCDG-M, CSAT-S, coauthor of Building True Intimacy, Letters from a Sex Addict, and the Full Disclosure series
"In Broken to Brave, Tammy Gustafson encourages and even challenges you to pick up the broken pieces of your life and courageously rearrange them into a beautiful new work of art. From the shattering pain of grief and loss, to the early stages of recognition and recovery, all the way through the transformational process of post-traumatic growth, Tammy draws deeply from her personal experience and clinical expertise to provide you with this faithful guide and rich resource. For anyone trying to heal from intimate partner betrayal, this empowering book is for you."
Clinton J. Nunnally, LPC
The Author
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FemForce Tammy Gustafson MA, LPC
Tammy Gustafson, MA, LPC, is a trauma-informed licensed professional counselor, coach, and speaker with over 15 years of experience. She holds a master's degree in counseling and is the founder and CEO of Betrayal Healing and LiveFree Counseling. Tammy hosts...
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