Betrayal and Forgiveness: How to Navigate the Turmoil and Learn to Trust Again

You’ve Been Betrayed. Now What?


Betrayal and Forgiveness is your roadmap to healing, clarity, and the power to trust again.

Whether the betrayal was recent or years ago, the pain can still feel fresh. Maybe your partner cheated, manipulated, or abandoned you. Maybe it was a friend or family member who turned their back on you, leaving a trail of hurt and confusion.
You’re not alone—and you’re not without hope.

In Betrayal and Forgiveness, psychologist Dr. Bruce Chalmer guides you through the complex emotional terrain of betrayal. This compassionate and practical book will help you:

• Understand the shock and trauma of betrayal
• Learn why forgiveness can be freeing—but when not to forgive
• Follow a clear, three-step process to begin healing
• Regain your ability to trust—especially yourself
• Make empowered decisions: rebuild the relationship or walk away
• Heal if you're the one who caused harm

Through the real-life stories of twelve couples, you’ll see how others have worked through heartbreak and come out stronger—together or apart. You'll discover that healing is possible, even after the deepest wounds.

Whether you’re trying to repair a relationship or move on, Betrayal and Forgiveness offers both the insight and the tools to help you reclaim your peace of mind and emotional strength.


Praise for Betrayal and Forgiveness

“Clear, compassionate guidance on how to heal from betrayal—with or without forgiving the offender or restoring your relationship.”
—Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D., author of After the Affair

“An important roadmap to trust and love again... Through stories and practical advice, you’ll feel seen, understood, and guided.”
—Katrina Bos, author of Tantric Intimacy

“A courageous journey toward understanding and healing after even the most devastating upheavals.”
—MB Caschetta, author of A Cheerleader’s Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

If you’re ready to stop hurting and start healing, this book is for you.

Buy your copy today and take the first step toward peace, strength, and trust.

Dr. Bruce Chalmer has been a psychologist working with couples for over thirty years. Through his teaching, consulting, and Youtube videos about relationships, his ideas have helped thousands of couples and their therapists.
He has also served in leadership positions in Jewish communities in Vermont, and is a musician and composer. He lives in South Burlington, Vermont with his wife Judy Alexander.