Insight for the Addict: Safety is Key for your partner.
Some addicts ask what they can do to encourage the partner they’ve betrayed to trust them again. The answer is complicated, but I believe safety is one of the most…
Category: Insight For the Addict
This is written for the addict to read in hopes that they will better understand what their partner is experiencing and how sex addiction has impacted them. I don’t wish to shame or blame, but I present this information in a frank yet honest manner. There have been times my husband was able to receive information from others instead of me, which I accepted because it helped him, which in turn helped our relationship. Ultimately I would love for you to read this section and then discuss it with your partner, therapist, accountability partner, or support group members.
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Insights for the sex addict: Your partner most likely will never be the same if she’s taking her healing seriously. (Part 1)
When partners begin their healing journey, they usually experience shock, disappointment, emotional distress, or possibly PTSD. With time, these betrayal trauma symptoms decrease. Partners tend to evolve into their best…
Insight For the Addict: Get rid of the secrets!
If you want to be in a relationship with someone who knows you’re a recovering sex addict, honesty is not optional, it’s essential. This may seem like an obvious expectation, but…
Insight for the addict: Possible reasons your partner asks the same questions repeatedly.
Some sex addicts don’t understand why their partners repeatedly ask the same questions after receiving the truth through disclosure or confession. I mean, it was a big deal for you…
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…
