Welcome to the official website for “Understanding Betrayal” by Marie Johnson. This powerful memoir shares Marie’s personal journey through childhood trauma, emotional pain, and the long path to healing. With honesty and compassion, she gives a voice to those who have experienced betrayal and loss.
“Understanding Betrayal” is a book for anyone who has felt alone, hurt, or forgotten. It is an honest and personal story that speaks to the pain of being betrayed by those who were supposed to care the most. Marie Johnson writes in a way that is simple, clear, and easy to connect with. She shares her life without holding back, letting readers see her struggles and strength. This book can help you understand your experiences or better support someone you care about. You will see how past pain can affect a person’s life for years. But you will also see that healing is always possible. With time, support, and courage, things can get better. Marie’s story offers comfort, understanding, and hope. It shows that even after the hardest times, people can grow and find peace. “Understanding Betrayal” may be the book that helps you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.
Take a closer look at the chapters inside “Understanding Betrayal.” Each one shares a powerful part of Marie’s journey, offering honest stories, lessons, and moments of hope for anyone healing from pain, betrayal, or trauma.
Hearing so much recently about living life in balance, sayings such as “first seek to understand, then to be understood,” mindfulness, yoga, herbal remedies, etc., I am now…
Diane was running down the highway, terrified, tears streaming down her smooth cheeks. She was oblivious to the heavy morning rush-hour traffic and completely unaware of her bare feet sloshing…
Living in this part of Ontario, surrounded by freshwater lakes, nearly everyone is an outdoors person. Camping, fishing, boating, and water activities make up a large part of our leisure time…
Wayne wasn’t always a bad brother. In fact, when I was in kindergarten, my step-uncle pushed me down in the snow, soaking my books and making me cry. Wayne ran over…
I never aspired to be a feminist. I wanted to be a Christian, and that should have sufficed. In university, you were expected to align yourself with an “ism” as part…
There was one amazing friend who had endured everything with me throughout my adult life—Cindy. We had become friends the way so many women do—through our…
Upon our return from the other town, Dawn had to enter high school. In our little town, grade 7 and 8 students were integrated into the high school system. Dawn had excelled…
One quiet fall evening, after the girls were tucked into bed and Dave had gone uptown for something, I stood alone in the kitchen, fixing myself a cup of tea. It…
The following morning, Rae stayed home from school. She had slept in our bed the night before, exhausted from crying. Once she was settled, I began making the necessary calls…
The father’s sentencing included mandatory participation in a so-called treatment program for pedophiles, an unfortunate misnomer since no reliable treatment exists for pedophilia…
Initially, I became a child protection officer to avenge what had happened to my father in his early years. It was one of the most grueling jobs imaginable. I took far…
Watch the official video trailer for “Understanding Betrayal.” This short clip shares the heart of Marie’s story and gives a glimpse into the powerful message behind her journey of pain, strength, and healing. Don’t miss out!
Marie Johnson is a social worker and advocate who has spent many years helping women and children recover from abuse, trauma, and emotional pain. Her work is shaped by her own life story, which she shares in her first book “Understanding Betrayal.”
Marie has led workshops across Canada, focusing on essential topics like suicide prevention, violence against women, and the effects of trauma on children. She has spoken at the United Nations and worked with agencies to help bring justice to survivors. Her dedication to helping others has made a difference in many lives.
She is also trained in investigating cases of childhood sexual abuse and has helped hold offenders accountable. Even with the difficult nature of her work, Marie remains hopeful and focused on healing.
Outside of her work, Marie enjoys traveling and continues to offer support through counseling. She believes in the power of truth, kindness, and community. Her goal is to help others feel heard and supported.
Reading this book felt like someone finally put into words what I’ve been carrying for years. I cried, I paused, I kept going. Marie’s story gave me comfort and reminded me that healing is possible, even after deep hurt. Highly recommended!
This book made me feel seen. I’ve been through something similar, and hearing someone else say it out loud meant everything to me. It’s raw, real, and full of heart. I’m thankful I found it.
I didn’t expect this book to hit me so hard. It’s not just sad or painful—it’s strong. Marie tells her story in such a clear, honest way. It gave me the push I needed to start dealing with my own past. A must-read for sure.
A friend told me to read this book, and I’m so glad I did. It’s one of those books that stays with you. Marie’s honesty made me think about things I had pushed away. It helped more than I can say.
This book helped me understand someone I love who went through trauma. It opened my eyes. The way Marie writes is gentle and real. She doesn’t pretend. She just tells the truth, and somehow that makes you feel less alone.
