The initial shock can be devastating and even send you into a state of denial. Betrayal can be an extremely harsh truth to face. And especially when it comes from people deeply and immensely invested and bet on.
Past that, though, comes a point where we must accept the reality of it. We were let down, stabbed, and just done dirty. Besides how impactful it is, it can be embarrassing. We might feel foolish for having put ourselves in a position where we could be betrayed and have been so. Still, betrayal can happen even after having passed the strictest of filters on others to decrease the chances of it.
In any case, it is essential to take it in proportion to what it is. Can you really call it a betrayal or is it less than that? An error or shortcoming despite best efforts? Ignorance or forgetfulness? Sometimes we are too quick to feel crossed and slighted. Not to overlook and let things slide, but to wait until we can look at what happened more objectively and even calmly discuss it.
If betrayal was indeed what it was, it shows a lack of respect for you and what was at play. A disregard. Possibly under the impression that it would not be noticed and, if it was, it’d be forgiven. If otherwise, it was a mere misstep, it can be more attributed to clumsiness than to iniquity. Maybe while aspiring to do better. It is then on you to decide how much you will continue to entrust to them.
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