Finding out that someone you trusted has broken that trust, whether through infidelity or another form of betrayal, can reshape how you see everything: the relationship, the person, and sometimes yourself. The grief is real. So is the disorientation that comes with realizing the story you had about your relationship may not match the reality.
Therapy after betrayal isn't about deciding what to do next. It's about giving you space to process what happened without having to manage everyone else's reaction to it. Whether you're trying to figure out if the relationship can be repaired, or working through what this means for you on your own, therapy can help you get clearer on your needs, your limits, and what you actually want. That clarity is hard to reach when you're in the middle of the shock.