In scanning the news this morning, I saw this article on Camilla and the anniversary of Princess Diana’s death. The article deals with Camilla deciding not to attend the memorial. The story brings to light, that affairs have a way of keeping the hurt going for years. Long after the affair is over, the scars of an affair linger for years if not generations. Although the partners may think that with the divorce, that the effects of an affair are ended. The reality is they effects are far from over. Those therapists who work with genograms know full well that the effects ripple through the generations. Although the issues leading up to the affair have long since been forgotten, the sense of betrayal, hurt, abandonment, secrecy and failure continue for years. If you have been through an affair, each birthday, family celebration or holiday bring the reminders of what happened.
Best Regards,
Jeff Murrah
