Brandon and Caitlyn expose the raw realities of their marriage's transformation through betrayal and healing. They share their struggles with trust and intimacy, revealing the impact of infidelity and emotional numbness. The couple discusses the crucial steps they took to confront deep-rooted issues and rebuild their relationship with radical honesty. Personal anecdotes illuminate the journey of navigating societal beliefs about love while advocating for genuine connection and accountability. Their story serves as a compelling testament to the possibility of recovery in troubled marriages.
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Early Marriage Shock
Brandon and Caitlyn married young and naively, expecting love to prevent intentional hurt.
Caitlyn was shocked to find Brandon looking at inappropriate non-pornographic content less than a year into marriage.
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Root Causes of Betrayal
At root, all forms of betrayal stem from unhealed trauma and cultural mindsets.
Healing requires uprooting these deep systems, not just addressing surface behaviors.
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Denial's Double Reality
Denial allows living in two realities to avoid shame over betrayal.
This double life causes anxiety, depression, and self-hatred, blocking true healing.
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In this episode of Grounded Union Podcast, hosts Brandon and Caitlyn Doerksen pull back the curtain on the painful and transformative journey of their marriage. From youthful naivety to a devastating breakdown in 2019, they reveal how hidden struggles, denial structures, and deep-seated beliefs about love and sexuality nearly tore them apart. Brandon's years of deception—justified by religious paradigms—led to a cycle of betrayal and broken trust, while Caitlyn stood firm in her standards for intimacy and transparency. Together, they share how they dismantled toxic cycles, faced their deepest wounds, and rebuilt a marriage based on radical honesty and genuine connection. If you've ever wondered if true healing is possible after betrayal, this episode is your proof that it is. 💛
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