Slow Days

Feeling betrayed

Hurt by someone you trusted, who broke that trust.

If this feeling is heavy right now, you don’t have to hold it alone. Free support is available.

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Where it sits on the wheel

Betrayed is in the outer ring, under Angry › Let down.

Open it on the full wheel

A gentle prompt

You don’t need to go over what happened. What do you need now, to feel a little steadier?

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Something that might help right now

Breathing Space

A slow breathing guide. Some people find a longer breath out helps them feel a little steadier.

Feelings near betrayed

  • Let down (one ring in)

    Betrayed is being let down by someone you trusted, who broke that trust.

  • Disappointed (also under Let down)

    Disappointed is about hopes falling short; betrayed is about trust being broken.

  • Dismissed (also under Let down)

    Betrayed is trust broken; dismissed is not being listened to.

About the feelings wheel

Betrayed is one of the 104 words on the Slow Days feelings wheel, and the list of feelings has them all. The wheel isn’t a test or a diagnosis.

If a feeling has been heavy for a while, or you don’t feel safe, please talk to someone you trust or reach out for free support. If you’re in danger, call your local emergency number.