Articles on Betrayal Recovery

Lottie Aldarwish 9/9/19 Lottie Aldarwish 9/9/19

On forgiveness - a letter to my younger self

Forgiveness will be an act of worship, an act of obedience, as you intentionally let Jason out of the prison cell of your heart.

Lottie Aldarwish 12/4/17 Lottie Aldarwish 12/4/17

I've got work to do - Part 3

I used to think I could forgive in order to circumvent the grief process but I know differently today - grieving is a big part OF the forgiveness journey.

Lottie Aldarwish 5/27/15 Lottie Aldarwish 5/27/15

Making it through the holidays (you will have to read on to understand!)

We don't have to forgive perfectly, grieve perfectly, or go through this process perfectly.

Lottie Aldarwish 3/19/13 Lottie Aldarwish 3/19/13

Bridging the Gap between Bitterness and Freedom - Forgiveness

And I believe that forgiveness is the bridge leading from the ugly life, to the good life.

Lottie Aldarwish 6/19/12 Lottie Aldarwish 6/19/12

Artichoke Analogy, Part 3

And its all true, what Jason or satan meant for evil, God meant it for good in my life. I’m a better person because of what I’ve been through.

Lottie Aldarwish 6/17/12 Lottie Aldarwish 6/17/12

Artichoke Analogy, Part 2

During the first year of our recovery, I would dream about the day I would forgive Jason. It seemed so impossible.

Lottie Aldarwish 6/13/12 Lottie Aldarwish 6/13/12

The Artichoke Analogy, Part 1

But as quickly as Jason opened the door, he shut it. I was confused. I ultimately believed it was my fault. And I quickly forgave him.