Some days, you'll feel an extreme sense of confidence, sure that you can leave and completely start over without him. On other days, you'll feel a frightening sense of vulnerability. One hour, you'll feel anger and sadness - and just an hour later, you may feel numb, empty, hollow. Your mind and heart have just gone through a terrible trauma. Emotional trauma. Your sense of trust has been ripped from under you. The emotional rollercoaster is a normal effect of betrayal trauma