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Welcome

Come in please.

Sit down, take a deep breath and relax. You are safe here.

This is a place where you can learn about Sex Addiction and find support and comfort by reading stories from other men and women who have had similar experiences, just like your own. If you think your partner is a Sex Addict or a Porn Addict, then you have come to the right place. Take your time and browse through the articles and stories which I think will help you understand just what Sex Addiction is and how it affects the partners and families of a Sex Addict.

My name is JoAnn and I am married to a Sex Addict. This site, and the book I am writing, is for anyone who loves or cares about a Sex Addict. Also available here is a series of eBooks, which I have written, that I feel will help you with specific issues in dealing with your partner’s Sex Addiction.

Here you will find real stories of real men and women who are in a relationship with a Sex Addict. If you browse through the site you will also find articles that I have written that may help you during this difficult time.

Women–Do You Need Support?

I have found that the most important thing that women need, when they discover that their husbands or partners have been engaging in secret sexual activities, is support. We need someone to talk with, someone who will understand, someone who will not judge or blame us.

The Sisterhood Of Support is a support group for women who are in a relationship with a Sex Addict. Many women cannot afford expensive counseling or intensives or cannot find a counselor in their are. I receive many e-mails and calls from women who need support but just cannot find or afford it. So, I put together a very inexpensive, friendly, helpful and supportive  place where you can could find all the help, friendship, resources, information and support that you need. For only $15.00 per month, this support group is available 24/7, offers complete privacy, exclusive resources, articles and stories and the ability to share and connect with other women who are in various phases of their crisis.

On the Sisterhood site you can share your experiences, ask questions of me or the other Sisters, start forum topics or comment in the forums and chat live with the other members who are also going through the same difficulties as you. You can find out more about the Sisterhood Of Support by clicking here or just click on the ‘Join The Support Group’ tab on the menu at the top of the page.

A Message For Men Who Are Partners Of Sex Addicts.

When I started this website almost five years ago I focused on women who were in a relationship with a Sex Addict. The women who came on this site were adamant that no men were allowed. They wanted a safe place to share and vent. I monitored the site and removed any comments from men and sadly had to answer their e-mails with the ‘no men allowed’ mantra. In order to provide a safe and completely private place for these women I created the Sisterhood Of Support, which requires a membership to view, share and comment.

Recently I have receive so many e-mails from men who also need support and resources that I have decided to welcome men who are involved with a Sex Addict to share and comment here on this site. Please send your stories via the Contact Page or directly to me at JoAnn@marriedtoasexaddict.com and feel free to comment on any of the posts here. After all, the pain and trauma of discovery transcends gender or orientation.

I am also putting together a membership site that will offer a private place where men can share, chat, use the forum and find resources for their issues. Keep checking back for updates on that.

Please understand that if you find references to ‘she’ or ‘her’ or ‘husband’ that this site was originally written for women, but the information certainly applies to all.

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Anderson Cooper Show To Feature ‘Sisterhood Of Support’ Member

anderson cooper Anderson Cooper Show To Feature Sisterhood Of Support Member Today, January 26th, 2012 the Anderson Cooper Show will feature a segment called

Your Family’s Secret Life: ‘Sex Addiction’

A courageous member of The Sisterhood Of  Support will appear with her husband to discuss the affects that Sex Addiction has on the partners of  Sex Addicts.

To check for air times in your area click the link below:

http://www.andersoncooper.com/page/when-its-on

To see a preview of the show click here:

http://www.andersoncooper.com/episodes/your-familys-secret-life-sex-addiction-and-shocking-teen-trends-uncovered/

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I Just Discovered That My Husband Of 22 Years Is A Sex Addict

I recently discovered that my husband of 22 years is a sex addict. It started with his “out of the blue” request for a divorce in Feb. of this year (unbenownst to me, he was in the middle of an acting out binge at the time). [...]

Is Your Wife A Sex Addict?

Are you a man whose wife is a Sex Addict? You are not alone. Recently I have received so many e-mails from men who have discovered that their wives or partners are Sex Addicts [...]

Are You Willing To Share Your Story On TV?

I have been contacted by a daytime television producer who is doing a show next week on porn addiction. The show would like to have a couple on who are struggling with porn addiction.

Since the show will be taped next week it is important to contact the producer right away if you are interested

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April’s Story: It Was On Our First Tour Of Duty That I Learned Of His Sex Addiction

It began with him closing down internet browsers and looking suspicious when I walked into the room, and I eventually found charges on our account for Adult Friend Finder. He would lie about his internet activity, blaming the charges on a “favor” he was doing for a buddy who didn’t have access to a credit card (really?), and the porn account was in said friends name (yeah right). [...]

March’s Story of Lies, Deceit, Infidelity and Sex Addiction

Story of Lies, Deceit, Infidelity and Sex Addiction [...]

Sexual Anorexia and Intimacy Anorexia

There has been a lot of discussion on the Sisterhood web site about the concepts of Sexual And Intimacy Anorexia. Many opinions have been voiced, so I thought I would bring that topic over here and see what some of you might have to say. [...]

R’s Story Of Her Sex Addict Husband’s Sexting, Chat Rooms And Phone Sex

He is an avid sexter, telephone chat room visitor, and phone sex customer. We no longer have a computer of our own because I smashed it on the concrete patio one fine evening, but before that he frequented chat rooms there as well. I have good days and bad days. [...]

It’s ‘Only’ Porn, It’s Not Really Cheating

I found that my husband has been participating in regular webcam sessions with performers that he pays to take their clothes off. I feel quite betrayed but he says that it’s totally meaningless, that I am overreacting and that it’s just a harmless outlet for him and that it is something that most guys do. [...]

My Husband Admitted To Seeing Prostitutes, My So Called Life’s Story

I was recently blindsided by my husbands sex addiction, so far admission of seeing to prostitutes. [...]

Kara’s Story–My Boyfriend Is A Porn Addict

Dear JoAnn,

I don’t even know where to begin. I met my boyfriend almost 12 years ago, soon after I had graduated high school. We started dating almost 3 months after first meeting each other. I thought things were going good between us, until I found out he was masturbating all the time, even though [...] [...]

Jaded’s Story-Sex Addiction Will Steal Your Soul

I first found out about my husband’s Sex Addiction in 1987. My husband was going to individual therapy and told the therapist that he had been acting out sexually with hookers and porn. [...]

A Story Of Hope

“He’s Catholic!” Those were the words that got me to go out on the first date with my to be husband. My mother set me up with him and to all he seemed perfect. Handsome, athletic, driven, smart and soon became my love and my best friend. [...]

A Warning!

JoAnn,

I noticed a comment on your blog you may not have noticed yet, about a new talk show in New York wanting to do an episode on sex addiction. They also posted this on my blog and emailed me and my husband. With the offer of an all expense paid trip to [...] [...]

Need Advice On Intensives

Hi, JoAnn,

I’m glad I found your site — thank you for sharing and for providing an opportunity for a safe community of partners of sex addicts who are all in the same boat.

I’d like to find an intensive, one-week workshop to attend in July or August and was wondering if any women out [...] [...]

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