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10 Posts
Oct 17, 2023January 31, 2024

Gripe:

Gripes 2

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…

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Sep 25, 2023January 31, 2024

HEALTHY SEXUALITY FOR PARTNERS OF SEX ADDICTS—YES, IT’S POSSIBLE!

General Share 2

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…

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Aug 22, 2023January 31, 2024

Triggers Suck

Gripes

I know the title is a little vulgar, but when I first decided to write this blog, I said I would be honest.  There is no other way I can…

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Jul 24, 2023August 23, 2023

Insight for the addict: Possible reasons your partner asks the same questions repeatedly.

Insight For the Addict

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…

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Jun 27, 2023June 27, 2023

Take it easy on yourself!

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I will never stop saying healing from betrayal trauma is challenging and requires much work for the betrayed partner to heal well.  It has been one of the most difficult…

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May 15, 2023May 16, 2023

The INSANITY of Sex Addiction

General Share, Gripes

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…

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Apr 17, 2023April 20, 2023

Self–Compassion:  Be kind to yourself!

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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…

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Mar 15, 2023

Gripe of the Month:  The SICKNESS excuse only goes so far!

Gripes 2

*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…

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Feb 11, 2023February 11, 2023

Valentine’s Day is around the corner – Please consider celebrating Self-Love!

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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,…

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Jan 31, 2023February 11, 2023

Happy Anniversary!  Let’s celebrate with a new blog category.

General Share, Insight For the Addict

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…

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I started this blog because I couldn't find a resource that validated what I felt when I learned my husband was a sex addict. All I wanted was frank talk, no definitions, recovery speech, or minimization of what I was feeling. I hope you feel validated, heard, and understood when reading my blog posts. I try not to give advice; I share my experience with each topic to provide partners of sex addicts hope for their healing from betrayal trauma. To learn more, please read the "My Story" tab at the top of this page. If you like what you see and find this blog helpful, please share it with others; no one should feel alone on this yucky journey. I would love to hear from you. Please contact me at joy@betrayednotbroken.com. Most importantly, please remember you deserve to give yourself the time to heal well from betrayal trauma.

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April Journaling Prompt:

 

 

 

What puts a smile on your face despite what you may be going through?

 

 

 

February Journal Prompt: List ten things you love about yourself and why.

February Self-care Challenge:  Spend at least one hour doing your hobby this month.  If you don’t have a hobby, this is the time to explore until you find one you enjoy.

 

May Journal Prompt:

How can you be easier on yourself this month as you continue to help from betrayal trauma?

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Make a list of ten affirmations you can say to yourself daily.

 

 

March Journal Prompt:

What do you appreciate the most thus far about your healing journey?

Self-care Challenge:

Do something this month that makes you smile.