Author

S. Hirsch

Founder of Trust Rebuilt. Writes on betrayal, trust, and repair. A pen name.

About the Author & Editorial Standard

S. Hirsch is the founder of Trust Rebuilt. The essays on this site are written under a disclosed pen name, focusing on clear, evidence-grounded principles for understanding betrayal, evaluating trustworthiness, and rebuilding relationships over time.

Research Foundation

The work on Trust Rebuilt rests on foundational peer-reviewed literature across:

  • Attachment Theory: John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, and modern adult attachment research on relationship distress and security.
  • Betrayal Trauma & Recovery: Clinical literature on interpersonal trauma, hypervigilance, and physiological stress responses following infidelity.
  • Behavioral Economics & Game Theory: The dynamics of repeated interactions, transparency, and verifiable commitment vs. empty promises.
  • Interpersonal Psychology: Cognitive distortions, trickle truth, remorse vs. regret, and dark personality traits (Machiavellianism, narcissism).

Explicit Professional Disclaimer

S. Hirsch is not a licensed therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or medical provider. The essays, frameworks, and daily tracking tools on Trust Rebuilt are educational resources designed for self-reflection and clarity. They do not constitute clinical therapy, medical advice, or psychiatric diagnosis.

If you or your partner are experiencing acute trauma, severe anxiety, depression, or abuse, we urge you to work directly with a qualified, licensed mental health professional.

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Trust Rebuilt is a self-reflection tracker and a community journal, informed by research on trust, attachment, and trauma recovery. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice. If you feel unsafe, or you are thinking about harming yourself, please reach out to a doctor, a therapist, or a local crisis line. See our Disclaimer.