“I caught my partner cheating. 15 years later, I’m still getting to grips with the post-affair trauma”

“I caught my partner cheating. 15 years later, I’m still getting to grips with the post affair trauma"

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“I caught my partner cheating. 15 years later, I’m still getting to grips with the post-affair trauma”

By Amy Beecham

25 days ago

6 min read

When Kirstin* discovered her partner of six years was having an affair, her mental health was rocked. After she caught him cheating for a second time, it plummeted to the darkest depths. Reflecting on her experience of post-affair trauma – also known as post-infidelity stress disorder – she shares how it took her 15 years to pick up the pieces from the betrayal. Plus, an infidelity expert explains the signs of PISD and how to recognise them within yourself.


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