Cheating & ParentalAlienNation

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Cheating is exceptionally difficult for the betrayed person because it triggers a complex psychological response often compared to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (#PTSD) and the stages of grief. It is not just about the act of infidelity, but the total collapse of trust, identity, and safety.

  1. Psychological Trauma and “#PISD”
    Discovering infidelity can cause a mental shock known as Post-Infidelity Stress Disorder (PISD). This trauma manifests through:
    Intrusive Thoughts: Repeatedly reliving the discovery or imagining the details of the affair in a constant loop.

Hypervigilance: Being in a constant state of “fight or flight,” scanning every move for new signs of deceit.

Emotional Flooding: Unpredictable waves of rage, deep sadness, numbness, and confusion that make it difficult to regulate day-to-day feelings.

  1. #Shattering of #Reality and #Identity
    For many, cheating makes their entire past relationship feel like a lie.

LossofNarrative: The victim’s understanding of their own history is destroyed. #Memories that were once cherished are now tainted by the knowledge of deception during those times.

IdentityCrisis: A person’s identity is often deeply tied to their role as a partner. Infidelity forces them to question who they are outside of a relationship they now view as a “lie”.

SelfWorthErosion: It is common for the betrayed person to internalize the cheating, questioning if they were “enough” or if they somehow caused the betrayal, which causes self-esteem to plummet.

  1. #Violation of Safety and Connection
    Humans are biologically hardwired for secure attachments.
    Betrayal of the “#SafeHaven”: In a healthy relationship, the partner is the primary source of safety. When that person becomes the source of pain, the victim loses their “safe place” in the world.
    Neurochemical Withdrawal: Romantic love releases dopamine and oxytocin. Rejection through infidelity can trigger chemical withdrawal symptoms similar to those found in substance use disorders.
  2. #LongTermDamage to #FutureTrust
    The pain often persists because it compromises the victim’s ability to trust anyone else in the future. This “#trustdeficit” can extend #beyondromantic #partners to #friends, #family, and #colleagues.
    If you are struggling with these symptoms, reaching out to a professional through services like

Havinf been cheated on I can provide specialized support for navigating betrayal trauma. Trust me!

David Michael Ramsey ~ @surfman374

I shouldn’t be the one paying childsupport or having three marriages end in total loss parental alienation

Specially when it costs me over $30,000.00 for kids I proudly raised and haven’t seen in years #DMR

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Parental alienation #devastatestargetedparents with intense #emotionalpain, leading to #grief, #anxiety, #depression, #helplessness, and even #suicidalideation,

as they’re unjustly cut off from their child,

experiencing profound loss, and often facing legal battles, while also suffering financial strain and deep emotional wounds from the psychological abuse, affecting their self-esteem and mental health long-term.

Emotional & #Psychological Effects:

Intense Grief & Loss: Feeling as though the child has died, mourning the broken bond, and experiencing profound sadness.

Anxiety & #Depression: High levels of anxiety, panic, and chronic depression are common.

Helplessness & #Powerlessness: Frustration and anguish from an inability to fix the relationship.

Trauma: Experiencing trauma symptoms similar to other forms of abuse.

SocialIsolation: Withdrawing from others due to shame or hopelessness.

SuicidalThoughts: Elevated risk of suicidal ideation, especially with severe alienation.

Behavioral & Health Impacts:

SelfBlame: Initially questioning their own parenting, trying to find what they did wrong.

SubstanceAbuse: Increased risk of alcohol or drug use as a coping mechanism.

PhysicalSymptoms: Stress-related physical ailments can develop.

Social & Financial Toll:

MissedMilestones: Missing birthdays, graduations, and family events creates a void.

LegalBattles: Often forced into costly and draining court proceedings to regain access.

Financial Burden: Significant financial costs associated with legal action and therapy.

LongTermConsequences:

Irreversible Wounds: Deep emotional scars that may never fully heal.

DamagedIdentity: A struggle to maintain a sense of self when a core part of their identity (being a parent) is denied.

Why it’s so damaging: Parental alienation is considered a form of psychological abuse, as it systematically undermines the child’s relationship with one parent, causing severe harm to both the child and the targeted parent. David Michael Ramsey

Having Child A+B+C = $30,600.00 per year

Parental alienation #devastatestargetedparents with intense #emotionalpain, leading to #grief, #anxiety, #depression, #helplessness, and even #suicidalideation,

as they’re unjustly cut off from their child,

experiencing profound loss, and often facing legal battles, while also suffering financial strain and deep emotional wounds from the psychological abuse, affecting their self-esteem and mental health long-term.

Emotional & #Psychological Effects:

Intense Grief & Loss: Feeling as though the child has died, mourning the broken bond, and experiencing profound sadness.

Anxiety & #Depression: High levels of anxiety, panic, and chronic depression are common.

Helplessness & #Powerlessness: Frustration and anguish from an inability to fix the relationship.

Trauma: Experiencing trauma symptoms similar to other forms of abuse.

SocialIsolation: Withdrawing from others due to shame or hopelessness.

SuicidalThoughts: Elevated risk of suicidal ideation, especially with severe alienation.

Behavioral & Health Impacts:

SelfBlame: Initially questioning their own parenting, trying to find what they did wrong.

SubstanceAbuse: Increased risk of alcohol or drug use as a coping mechanism.

PhysicalSymptoms: Stress-related physical ailments can develop.

Social & Financial Toll:

MissedMilestones: Missing birthdays, graduations, and family events creates a void.

LegalBattles: Often forced into costly and draining court proceedings to regain access.

Financial Burden: Significant financial costs associated with legal action and therapy.

LongTermConsequences:

Irreversible Wounds: Deep emotional scars that may never fully heal.

DamagedIdentity: A struggle to maintain a sense of self when a core part of their identity (being a parent) is denied.

Why it’s so damaging: Parental alienation is considered a form of psychological abuse, as it systematically undermines the child’s relationship with one parent, causing severe harm to both the child and the targeted parent. David Michael Ramsey

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