The Best Betrayal Trauma Books
Women might not be aware that most books about betrayal trauma contain victim-blaming, misogynistic content that can be more traumatizing than useful.
The best betrayal trauma books will never victim blame.
Each of the books on this list has been read and approved by Anne Blythe, M.Ed. to make sure our list is as emotionally safe as possible.
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Anne Blythe, M.Ed.
Author, Founder & Executive Director
Trauma Mama Husband Drama
The Betrayal Trauma Recovery Workbook
How to Set Boundaries After Betrayal
Self Care Checklist
Anne Blythe, M.Ed. - Author of Betrayal Trauma Books
- Producer & Host of The Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast
- Author of Trauma Mama Husband Drama
- Creator of the groundbreaking Clarity After Betrayal Workshop
Anne Blythe, M.Ed. is a nationally recognized expert on betrayal trauma and its causes: emotional and psychological abuse and sexual coercion in marriage. When marriage feels confusing, she helps women see the truth about their situation, recognize harm, and respond with strategy and strength.
Anne brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She endured betrayal trauma for seven years during her marriage and eight years post-divorce, informing her trauma-informed, victim-centered approach.
Her expertise is grounded in extensive qualitative research and direct, practical work with victims. Anne has conducted over 220 in-depth interviews with women who have experienced marital betrayal and over the years her team has helped over 8,000 clients. Her work challenges harmful recovery paradigms and provides clear, practical pathways for women seeking truth and emotional safety after betrayal.
The Woman They Could Not Silence
Men Who Hate Women
The Verbally Abusive Relationship
The First Political Order: How Sex Shapes Governance and National Security Worldwide
Sex and World Peace
Jesus Feminist
Taking Space
Betrayal trauma Books + The Best Support
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I’d read so many betrayal trauma books that left me confused. Why are helpful books about betrayal trauma so difficult to find?! This list helped me so much!
Anne’s books changed my life, and so did the BTR group sessions. It was unbelievable how much it carried me from day to day and gave me strength.
After two and a half years in traditional counseling I didn’t think anyone could help me. Without BTR, I would’ve been stuck in my painful, trauma-filled life indefinitely. Finding BTR, reading Anne’s betrayal trauma books, and attending the sessions have been the most productive things I have ever done for myself, and for my children.
The BTR Coaches made me feel heard for the first time – ever! The understanding that came from a “me too” perspective, revolutionized the way I looked at myself, and the way I looked at the healing process. Anne thought of everything.
I also enrolled in the Betrayal Trauma Recovery Workshop. WOW. That’s all I can say. I finally feel HOPE!
