S1: E6 - The Only One
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05/26/22 • 29 min
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One of the hardest pills to swallow for Jenifer was discovering a friend of hers was involved with her husband. She and her former friend haven’t spoken in years. Anger, shame, and blame created a gulf. In this episode, Jen confronts her former friend to find out how it started and why no one told her about the affair, even when the opportunity presented itself. She walks away with many answers and some questions that will never be answered.
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One of the hardest pills to swallow for Jenifer was discovering a friend of hers was involved with her husband. She and her former friend haven’t spoken in years. Anger, shame, and blame created a gulf. In this episode, Jen confronts her former friend to find out how it started and why no one told her about the affair, even when the opportunity presented itself. She walks away with many answers and some questions that will never be answered.
If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected].
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1: E5 - Absolution
Jenifer speaks with Hope, a woman that Spencer had a multiyear long affair with during her marriage to Spencer. Jen finds her anger has now turned into compassion as she learns the circumstances under which Hope became involved with Spencer. The former mistress divulges stunning details about Spencer’s physical aggression and emotional manipulation. Hope reveals the guilt and shame she has carried for years since Spencer’s arrest.
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S1: E7 - Recovery
Jenifer learns more about Betrayal Trauma with her coach and expert Kim Gould MSW. Kim explains the ways Betrayal Trauma impacts its victims and how they search for safety. Jen shares Spencer’s jailhouse letters which place a surprising amount of culpability on the women with whom he had affairs. A found text chain drops a bombshell.
Kim Gould, MSW provides her therapeutic coaching services at The Center for Relational Healing in Los Angeles (www.lacrh.com) and Life & Intimacy Coaching practice (kimgouldcoaching.com)
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Betrayal: Weekly - S1: E6 - The Only One
Transcript Summary
In this gripping episode titled "The Only One," listeners are taken on an emotional journey through a long-term affair that had devastating consequences. The episode delves into Spencer's affair with a friend of Jennifer's, exploring how it slowly blossomed through conversations and flirtation before escalating into physical interactions. Both parties were married and plagued by guilt, yet the affair persisted for years, with occasional role-playing and limited contact. As the woman realizes the wrongfulness of her actions, she ends the affair but soon confesses to her husband, unraveling a series of life-altering events. The episode also delves deep into Jennifer's introspection, as she regrets not speaking up sooner and reflects on her manipulative husband's impact on their relationship. Filled with anger towards the other women involved, Jennifer seeks closure and aims to move on, recognizing the possibility that others may have been manipulated as well. This enthralling episode concludes with contact information for the Betrayal team, leaving listeners craving more of this captivating tale of vulnerability, remorse, and resilience.
Transcript
This podcast discusses consensual sexual activity. Please take care while listening.
Speaker 1One of Spencer's long term affairs was with a friend of Jennifer's, and she found that especially hurtful. He wrote about it to jen To my memory, she was staring at me a lot at the bar. I'm sure I noticed and tried to dismiss it as just my imagination, but it continued. I honestly have no idea how it started.<
S1: E6 - The Only One Top Questions Answered
How did Jennifer discover the long-term affair between Spencer and her friend?
Jennifer found photos of her friend sent by Spencer.
Why did Jennifer's friend believe she was the only one involved with Spencer?
The friend fell for Spencer and believed she was the only one.
How did the relationship between Spencer and Jennifer's friend start?
The relationship started slowly, with Spencer building trust and finding similarities between them.
How did the affair progress between Spencer and Jennifer's friend?
The affair progressed through texts, emails, and occasional meetings.
Why did Jennifer's friend decide to end the affair?
Jennifer's friend eventually realized she was being groomed and decided to end the affair.
What actions led Jennifer's friend to realize she was being manipulated?
Spencer showed explicit photos and saved them, despite promising to delete them. They also slept together in the bar bathroom and once at Jennifer's house.
How did Jennifer's husband react when he found out about the affair?
Jennifer's husband was furious and wanted to confront the person but didn't want Jennifer to hear.
How did the speaker feel after realizing they were taken advantage of?
The speaker initially believed they were a terrible person for being involved with the person, but now recognizes they were taken advantage of.
Why does the speaker feel a mix of emotions?
The speaker feels a mix of guilt, anger towards the person, and empathy for the underage girl involved.
What does the speaker hope to achieve through the conversation with the other woman involved?
The speaker hopes the conversation helped the other woman understand the true nature of the person and provides closure.
What can we expect in the next episode of the podcast?
The mention of the next episode of the podcast is referred to, but no specific details are provided about its content.
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