Gripe of the Month:
One of the most common questions betrayed partners ask that drives me crazy! But I get it. “How long will it take my partner to be sober and completely recovered…
Tag: #infidelity
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Welcome to 2026! It’s time to set those healing goals.
Have you considered your 2026 healing goals yet? Just as we set professional, health, spiritual, and other goals, I believe establishing your 2026 healing goals is equally important. If I…
What I appreciate about my husband’s recovery efforts.
In keeping with the spirit of the season, I wanted to share what I appreciate about my husband’s recovery efforts. I know this may sound crazy, after all, I usually…
The Betrayal Trauma journey takes courage; lots of it.
Deciding to heal from betrayal trauma and what to do about your relationship with the sex addict takes a great deal of courage. Yet, we often fail to recognize the…
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…
Living in Reality: What does that really mean?
What does it mean to live in reality when you are healing from betrayal trauma? Does it mean crying and screaming every day? Berating your partner daily or ignoring your…
Gripe: Celebrating Holidays and special occasions with the recovering sex addict.
For those of us who still give cards for occasions such as birthdays, Father’s Day, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, etc., deciding on an appropriate card for our recovering sex addict can…
The Shame of Staying with a Recovering Sex Addict
Some of us find ourselves dealing with the shame of staying in a relationship with a recovering sex addict quite confusing. If we’re being honest, it’s this shame that can…
Defining “acceptable” and “unacceptable” behavior with your sex addict on your healing journey.
How do you define “acceptable” or “unacceptable” behavior when interacting with your sex addict? Many of my blog entries refer to “acceptable” and “unacceptable” behavior, assuming readers have clarified this…
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…
