The INSANITY of Sex Addiction
When I first realized my husband was a sex addict, I bought many books, read all I could find online, and studied my materials from the groups I attended to…
Author: Joy P. Jamison
10 Posts
Self–Compassion: Be kind to yourself!
Everyone told me the healing journey would take a lot of work which I interpreted as climbing a mountain without breaks, water, or rest. If hard work is what it…
Gripe of the Month: The SICKNESS excuse only goes so far!
*I refer to the addict as a male in this post for consistency. One of the most complex components of sex addiction I had to grasp was accepting sexaholism as…
Tool of the Month: Dance Aerobics
This month’s Tool of the Month is Dance Aerobics. Before you roll your eyes or ask, seriously? Please hang in there with me before you conclude this blog entry is…
Valentine’s Day is around the corner – Please consider celebrating Self-Love!
February is the month for celebrating love, which is a worthy recognition. However, I think it’s even more critical for those healing from betrayal trauma to celebrate self-love. After all,…
Happy Anniversary! Let’s celebrate with a new blog category.
January 31st marks the first anniversary of Betrayed, Not Broken. I am so grateful for the readers, especially those who expressed appreciation for their validation. God’s grace and a dear…
Welcome to 2023:
What I hope for each of you this year! Welcome to 2023! How have your first two weeks been thus far? Whether or not you want it, time keeps moving,…
ANGER – Friend or Foe for Betrayal Trauma Victims (Survivors, Thrivers)?
Anger is a normal emotion one experiences once they’ve discovered their partner is a sex addict. After all, how else should one respond when they find out their significant other…
Gripe of the Month: Sex Addiction and Alcoholism are not the same!
I try to post one “gripe” entry a month because betrayal trauma healing is not a bed of roses, and we dishonor those healing from betrayal trauma by not addressing…
