Annie’s Story–Waiting For The Arrest
I am sharing because I can’t find another woman who’s been in this situation. But I am sure they are out there. My head is spinning and I feel so…
Pam’s Story: ‘Commit Or Quit’–Her Husband’s Shocking Response
Please do me a favor, commit or quit. The mere fact that you have asked to go on a trip like that and even threatened to book it any way (you obviously feel denied about it) has made me seriously question your commitment to your so called "recovery".
Sharron’s Story: A Psych Nurse Asks For Advice About Her Lying Sexually Addicted Husband
My husband admitted he had a porn addiction the last 8 years of his last marriage, and the porn involved very heavy women dealing with domination and submission.
Shattered–My Life Married to a Sex Addict in Denial: Brenda’s Story
We had been married less than one year before all of my hopes for the future were ripped away from me. Less than 10 months after I was married, I caught the love of my life with someone else. I did not know then, as I know now, that his affair was simply a symptom of the broader, secret addiction haunting his life.
Michelle’s Story Of Her Husband’s Fetishes And Sexual Addiction
My husband was 28 and a virgin when I met him. I did not know he was a virgin just thought he was sexually inexperienced. Then when we began having sex, he told me he wanted to wear women's undergarments and watch me have sex with other men. I told him I did not like him talking about that stuff and to please stop.
JoAnn’s Fury! 12 Step Enabling Of Sex Addicts
I just have such anger over the way a lot of the 12 step groups are run. These meetings are only as good as their members, and, unfortunately, many of the members simply use the meetings as a cover for their acting out. As long as they tell their wives and partners that they are 'going to my meetings every week' and 'you need to let me work my program myself (hear--stay out of my business)' then the 'little woman' has nothing to complain about. Right? It's just such an issue of deceit and control it makes me want to puke!
CB’s Story: Am I Strong Enough To Handle My Husband’s Sexual Addiction?
I hate that I’ve had to find this site but I’m so very happy that it exists. This is so very new to me that I still can’t believe it has happened. I keep hoping to wake up from this nightmare. I exposed the disgusting secret that my husband was trying to keep from me just a few weeks ago.
One Safe Place
Diane mentioned this song in her last comment. I thought I would share this beautiful song by Mark Cohn with all of you. It made me cry.
Love ‘Em And Leave ‘Em
The light bulb went off when I finally realized that just because I loved him didn't mean that I had to stay with him. I could keep my love. Keep the good things. Keep the memories that I chose to keep even if they were now tainted with deceit. I could make those choices. That love was my precious emotion, mine to do with as I pleased. Loving someone does not mean you have to stay.
In Patient Workshops for Sexual Addiction
I'm interested in hearing from others if anyone's spouse attended workshops or in patient treatment at the Meadows or any center. A quick search of your site didn't turn up anything on it but I'm not sure I have the format down well enough and may have missed it.Can you direct me to any threads where this was discussed or start one asking if anyone has feedback on any institutions or experience with a treatment program they'd like to share.
Are You Interested In Sharing Your Story Publicly?
The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), which will take over the Discovery Health Channel in January, wants couples who would be willing to go public (like on TV--with no anonymity, blocked out faces or distorted voices ) and share their stories of infidelity. Glamour Magazine is planning an article on what it is like to be married to a Sex Addict. They require that the spouse be between the ages of 25 and 35 (that leaves me out) and would require photos of you (not your spouse).
Diane’s Story Drowning in the Shallow End of Recovery
It was less than two months since D-day. My spouse had begun to attend SA meetings. He was quite light-hearted these days, feeling proud of his first step toward sobriety. I was also proud of him, and very affirming whenever possible. But strange things were happening—new strange things.