Episode Description
Resentment doesn’t always look like anger. In addiction recovery and betrayal healing, it often shows up quietly—through defensiveness, withdrawal, or feeling controlled.
In Part 3 of our Resentment series, we explore:
Why sharing resentment too early can emotionally burden your partner
How resentment forms underneath shame, fear, and loss of control
The role of emotional containment in creating real safety
Why empathy without boundaries is harmful
How deeper emotional work reduces defensiveness and prevents relapse
Chapters
00:24 Understanding Resentment in Recovery
02:05 Timing and Responsibility in Sharing Resentment
04:13 Containment and Emotional Regulation
06:14 Common Triggers of Resentment
06:54 Parts Work and Internal Conflicts
11:25 Empathy, Boundaries, and Emotional Maturity
22:15 Grieving and Letting Go of the Past
27:13 Benefits of Deep Emotional Work
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