1. Tell the person how much they’ve hurt you. It’s important that they hear from you how devastating their actions have been. Also, only when you’ve verbally expressed how you feel will you be able to begin to heal.
2. Don’t fight your emotions. Experiencing them fully is part of the process of cleaning out the wound that’s been caused by the betrayal.
3. Be patient, and allow yourself time to grieve. You may find you have less tolerance and energy. Accept how it is, and don’t force yourself to do any more than you’re able to do. This is the time to recuperate and heal.
4. Focus on rebuilding your self confidence. What happened is a slate on THEIR character – not yours. You still have the same amazing qualities and traits. So consciously do things that draw attention to your strengths.
5. Spend time doing all the things that you enjoy. It’s important that you’re loving towards yourself right now, and treat yourself as special, and do what you like most.
6. Deliberately let go of any bitterness you feel. It’s not worth allowing them to change you deep inside, and to turn you into someone who you don’t really respect. Don’t let them steal your future through their selfish, hurtful acts.