HIS SHAMEFUL BEHAVIOR CAN BE YOUR BURDEN IF YOU CHOOSE TO CARRY IT.
I focus on one aspect of the betrayal trauma healing process I find unenjoyable or unfair. I do this because I rarely hear partners discuss these issues, but I know…
Category: Gripes
This blog isn’t all sunshine and roses because the healing process isn’t. There were times in my process where things made me downright angry and still do at times. Comments in the media, shares from other people recovering, comments from sex addicts, the material I read, jokes I heard, statements made in church, and the list goes on and on. This section is where I get to share my gripes and one of the reasons I decided to begin a blog in the first place. I wanted to share my thoughts in a frank manner, even if they were negative. However, the purpose isn’t just to gripe; I wish to provoke thought, support, discussion, affirmation of your own struggle, or all of the above that honors where you are in your healing journey.
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Does your sex addict have the mindset of an eager beaver, or is he still trying to drive the “relationship” car?–Pt. 2
Last week we looked at the importance of the eager beaver mindset in sex addict versus the sex addict who doesn’t recognize his lazy approach to recovery is hurting the…
Does your sex addict have the mindset of an eager beaver, or is he still trying to drive the “relationship” car?–Pt. 1
One of my pet peeves is the addict who lacks the eager beaver mindset. I am referring to a sex addict who is lackadaisical in his recovery approach and efforts…
When will he start behaving so my life will get better?
I have heard this sentiment expressed more times than I wish to admit. Some women come into support groups knowing their husbands have a problem and believe all issues will…
It’s a TRAUMA, NOT A SICKNESS
I am so grateful I saw a therapist who approached my situation as “healing from betrayal.” I can’t even imagine if I had experienced some of the horror stories, I’ve…
