The Silent Wound
Healing After Same-Sex Betrayal
When the life you thought you knew suddenly changes, where do you turn?
Same-sex betrayal can leave behind questions few people understand—questions about your marriage, your family, your identity, your faith and what life looks like from here.
Drawing from her own journey, Rachel Hyland walks alongside those affected by same-sex betrayal with compassion, honesty and faith.
This isn't a book about pretending the wound didn't happen. It's about discovering that the wound doesn't have to define the rest of your life.
“This book is the companion I wish I had all those years ago.”
— Rachel Hyland
Who Is The Silent Wound For?
The Silent Wound is written from Rachel's personal experience as a wife whose husband left their marriage to pursue a same-sex relationship. But the pain of same-sex betrayal doesn't stop with one person.
This book may be for you if:
Your husband has disclosed same-sex attraction or left your marriage for a same-sex relationship.
Your wife has disclosed same-sex attraction or left your marriage for a same-sex relationship.
Someone you love—a parent, adult child, sibling or other family member—is walking through the effects of same-sex betrayal
You're a pastor, ministry leader or friend who wants to better understand and support someone affected by same-sex betrayal.
You're looking for a faith-centered path toward understanding, forgiveness, healthy boundaries and healing.
Inside the Book
A journey through the storm, the wound, understanding, healing and moving forward.
Every chapter includes Reflection Questions to help you process your own journey—not simply read Rachel's.
The wound may be part of your story.
It doesn't have to become the rest of your story.
Healing is possible.
You are not alone.
There is hope.
THE STORM
Facing the shock, betrayal and questions you never expected to ask.
THE WOUND
Understanding identity, shame, secrets, loss and the wounds beneath the surface.
UNDERSTANDING & FORGIVENESS
Discovering why understanding can open the door to grace—and why forgiveness can lead to freedom.
HEALING
Learning what healing actually looks like, including when love doesn't mean staying.
MOVING FORWARD
Helping the next generation heal, restoring faith and finding peace.