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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.
Hearing the truth from women who have or are experiencing the same discoveries, emotions, fears, trauma and doubts is vital to your healing. Hearing the truths rather than the lies and deception validates us and allows us to realize that we are not crazy.
The Sisterhood Of Support is an informational website which includes a private membership 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 area. 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 $24.95 per month– less than the cost of ten or fifteen minutes with a counselor, 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.
In the private membership area of 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.
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.
Dear JoAnn, I’m not married nor going out with a s*x addict. But I am attracted to someone who I believe is a Sex Addict. He’s a 2-year old work contact who in recent months has become a personal friend. We share a lot of common interests – we work in online development and marketing of the same [...] [...]
It was a little cathartic writing this. Thank you. We met in 1991. At first all we did was talk. I was just out of a relationship that had ended badly and I wasn’t looking for anything but friendship. Over the course of six months we talked about everything, from politics to our beliefs about relationships. That [...] [...]
Thank you so much for your website. I’m only a few weeks into finding out the truth about my husband’s Sex Addiction, so I’m still in the shock phase. I met J a little over 2 years ago at a local hospital; he was a nurse and I was a volunteer on the weekends. For months, [...] [...]
I’m so glad to have found this website. My story is about how my husband has successfully managed his recovery from Sex Addiction, but the deep wounds that his addiction caused still remain. I have been married 8 years. Four years ago, my husband admitted to sleeping with prostitutes and strippers, as well as an enormous porn and sex chat addiction, during the first four years of our marriage, including during both of my pregnancies. [...]
Often I get requests asking for advice or for me to provide e-mail addresses or phone numbers of other readers so that a personal connection can be made. I understand that need for such a connection, as well as the need for a private, open forum for sharing, and that’s why I developed my o [...]
To JoAnn, It’s so hard to not sob as I type this. I’m 24, married to a 34 year old sex addict. I don’t even know where to start. I began getting irritated at his obvious porn addiction quite soon after I moved in. I would leave the house and know that while I was gone, he [...] [...]
JoAnn, I have attached my story. I was divorced June 27, 2011 because my ex filed for it. I was married for 12 years to a man who had been very abusive towards me. When I first came into his life I didn’t know that he was sexually deviant. When I was pregnant with our daughter I found [...] [...]
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 [...] [...]
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). [...]
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 [...]
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 I spoke [...] [...]
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). [...]
Story of Lies, Deceit, Infidelity and Sex Addiction [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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NEW! Personality Disorders eBook
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Boundaries eBook 
Boundaries How To Set Them, How To Keep Them. This Survival Series eBook is packed with information that simplifies the confusing concept of setting boundaries when you are in a relationship with a Sex Addict.
The information contained in this eBook is specifically written for the spouse or partner of a Sex Addict who is struggling with self confidence, self esteem and boundaries.
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New eBook! Understanding Sex Addiction: Everything You Never Wanted To know. This fourth Survival Series eBook will help you understand the complex issues of Sexual Addiction and help answer all those questions that are swirling around in your head.
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Recovery eBook
Recovery: What is it? What Does It Look Like? This third Survival Series eBook addresses the questions that many of you have asked. This eBook describes what recovery is and what it is not. It helps you to understand why a Sex Addict acts the way he does, why he lies and how he became a Sex Addict. It explains when recovery truly starts and what you will see in your partner if he is committed to his recovery.
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Finances eBook
Finances: Take Control Of Your Future By Taking Control Of Your Finances. The information contained in this eBook is specifically written for the spouse or partner of a Sex Addict. Many partners have had to face the harsh realization that their financial security has been undermined by the addiction.
Included in the Financial eBook packet are forms to help you gather all the necessary financial information to make sure your future is secure and to help you create a budget for yourself or your family.
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