They Walk the earth wrecking the ones they love the most
Careless in their actions, thoughtless in their deeds
They seem to be unscathed, unlike the ones they love the most
Going about their day professing regret
Being patient, as the confessor praying for absolution
They walk the earth reflecting on their past transgressions
As if talking will somehow change the [...]
Hope and Healing:
A Workshop for Partners
Partners of sex addicts live with extreme pain, anger, shame and even trauma as a result of loving someone whose behaviors are out of control. This workshop is designed for those struggling with a myriad of feelings as they cope with their partners’ sex addiction. In a safe [...]
Twenty-six months into “recovery” a partner states she continues to feel a deep sadness, is tiring of the continued sense of fear she often pushes back, and cannot stop noticing her husband working not to “notice” attractive women.
The partner is seated in the crook of her betraying husbands arm appearing comfortable, safe, loving and loved. [...]
What does it mean to forgive someone who has lied or broken emotional, religious, ethical and verbal vows? What does it mean to forgive someone who has emotionally, verbally, sexually, spiritually abused another? How can one be expected to forgive the unforgivable? How can forgiveness be suggested to the victim of such behavior? Can a murderer [...]
Having worked with hundreds of couples, addicts and partners in my over 15 years of specializing in sex addiction treatment, I notice the following:
The sex addicts’ progress in recovery is directly related to how hard the addict works. Recovery from sex addiction requires 100% time and effort as this is a well entrenched life long [...]