There is no Magic Formula for his healing.
I’ve witnessed many women come to support groups with one burning question, “What will it take to fix him so our life can get back to normal?” Don’t we wish…
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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…
For the addict: Your partner most likely will never be the same if she’s taking her healing seriously. (Part 2)
5. Your partner may ask more questions than she did before repeatedly, such as: – How late will you be home from the work event? – I noticed you withdrew…
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…
STUCK- a harsh reality of individual and couples healing impacted by sex addiction
Do you ever feel stuck in your healing process? If you answered “yes,” please know it’s not uncommon. Whether you feel stuck in your healing or your relationship with the…
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…
Tool of the month: A therapist who the partner’s healing journey. (Part 2)
What to consider when seeking a therapist: 1. Is the therapist specialized in working with partners of sex addicts or betrayal trauma? For me, I wanted a therapist who got…
Tool of the month: A therapist who understands the partner’s healing journey. (Part 1)
A therapist skilled in working with partners of sex addicts can be essential to betrayal trauma healing. I constantly harp on the fact that we are dealing with betrayal trauma. …
Gripe:
You are not the addict’s accountability partner; say NO to “unhealthy dumps”!* *The addict is considered a male for simplicity, but I fully recognize that the addict can be a…
HEALTHY SEXUALITY FOR PARTNERS OF SEX ADDICTS—YES, IT’S POSSIBLE!
My goal in this blog entry is to share how I arrived at a definition of healthy sexuality that makes sense for me at this stage of my healing. Partners…