Is Your Husband A Sex Addict?
Hope and Healing for Spouses and Partners of Sex Addicts!
New Trauma Recovery Video Series
This video series for partners of sex addicts outlines some of the most important, and very first things that a partner should consider after discovering that the person they are in an intimate relationship with may be a sex addict. These videos will help you understand your trauma, know what you need to do first after your discovery and offers resources and exercises to help you recover physically and emotionally from your trauma.
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Coaching for Partners of Sex Addicts
With JoAnn Russell, RN, MS
Certified Life Coach
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioner
Stress Management Coach
I offer a unique Coaching Program that integrates both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Stress Management system specifically designed for Partners of sex addicts. Plans can be custom tailored to your needs and/or budget. Online video or phone sessions. For more information click the button below or go here: https://sisterhoodofsupport.org/sos-coaching-for-partners-of-sex-addicts/
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Part Two Of An Interview with Barbara Steffens, Author of Your Sexually Addicted Spouse
Listen as JoAnn Russell interviews Barbara Steffens, author of 'Your Sexually Addicted Spouse, How Partners Can Cope And Heal' in Part 2 of this four part series of interviews. In Part 2 Barbara discusses the 'life quake' of discovery of the Sexual Addiction, disclosures, honesty, trust and boundaries.
An Interview with Barbara Steffens, Author of Your Sexually Addicted Spouse
Barbara Steffens, author of 'Your Sexually Addicted Spouse, How Partners Can Cope And Heal' shares her years of experience as a professional counselor specializing in the field of helping partners of Sex Addicts heal from their trauma.
Internet Porn-The New Crack Cocaine
Concerning internet porn, the internet is a perfect drug delivery system because you are anonymous, aroused and have role models for these behaviors. I fear that the upcoming generation will include a large majority of individuals who cannot relate to each other on an intimate level and who will spend their entire lives seeking fantasy relationships that have no grounding in reality.
Prostitution-Don’t Legalize it! Criminalize the Buyer!
Yes, I have heard, and sadly have previously agreed, that prostitution always has and always will be around, so why not just legalize it? But there was always that nagging hurt inside of me for the women. Something just wasn't right about legalizing an industry that exploits women. An industry that caters to the base instincts of men who think that money can buy another human being and allow them to use and abuse that human being in any way they choose. An industry where men, and only men--the johns and the pimps, benefit at the expense of the objectified and abused women.
Spring, Our Time to Emerge as Beautiful Butterflies
Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. I was profoundly moved this week as I watched a butterfly emerge from her chrysalis and I thought of myself and all of you who are emerging into a new life as beautiful butterflies.The photo that I took is on the left. I apologize for not writing any posts in a while. Spring has sprung here in Missouri and, with lots of flower beds and landscaped terraces screaming for my attention I have been up to my elbows in planting, weeding and outdoor clean up. And, this weekend my son and his family are in from out of town, so grandma will be busy cooking and soaking up lots of love. I have also been very busy working the bugs out of some new audio/visual production software (I love Adobe) to provide podcasts and interviews for this site. […]
Standing By You
So many of you are experiencing such crisis in your lives. I can only hope that each and every one of you know that my wish is not only to give you hope and comfort through this web site, but also to raise the collective energy to help you through these tough times.
How About A Forum Page?
Does Married To A Sex Addict need a forum page?
Home From The Hospital
I’m so happy to be home after 28 days in the hospital. I’m also happy to see that this site carried on without me with the wonderful comments and shares from my friends. I’ll try not to bore you with the lengthy details, but this experience was truly unique. Just for the record, I am extremely healthy–so much so that I tend to brag that I never even get a cold. I am active, do all my own yard work, hike and am very fit. And I am a Registered Nurse who should know signs and symptoms of illness. […]
When You’re Sad Listen To This
This is one of my favorite videos. It's a great song, has phenomenal editing and it makes me remember just how important we all are to each other. Stay connected and stand by each other. [...]
Does COSA Help Or Hurt Spouses Of Sex Addicts?
I still have major objections to the implication that a spouse or partner of a sex addict needs to accept the tenants of the 12 steps.
