The Dark Behind the Curtain

A listener writes in from Brisbane, Australia, sharing a story of profound betrayal that shattered her 20-year marriage. After years of unexplained physical distance and a persistent gut feeling while traveling for work, a midnight phone alert revealed a horrifying double life: severe sex addiction rooted in trauma, active cross-dressing, and secret encounters right inside her own home. In Part 1 of this multi-part series, the 12th Step team reads her courageous letter, exploring the initial shock, the physical toll of betrayal trauma, and the crushing isolation of carrying a secret to protect family.