I Am Not A Co-Sex Addict!
I have seen a troubling trend, especially within the scientific community. That trend is the labeling of those involved with a Sex Addict, or any add…
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Discovery
Our path to recovery starts with discovery. The ways that each of us find out about our spouse’s Sexual Addiction are as varied as the…
I Have A Dream
Just imagine…A group meeting where kindred souls come together; a place of sharing and empowerment, discussions and suggestions; each strengthening and supporting without dogma, authoritarianism…
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.
Sex Addiction–Fact or Fiction?
Is there really such a thing as Sexual Addiction? Is Sex Addiction an uncontrollable, inbred, genetic disorder that cannot be reversed or cured? Is Sex…
‘I Wasn’t Unfaithful’
Can you believe that? After years of separation, counseling, 12 step meetings, soul searching and an ungodly amount of time spent in discussions over his…
Addiction Recovery
Probably the most controversial issue surrounding addictions of all types is recovery. Most recovery programs are based on the AA 12 step model. Statistics are…
It’s Always About The Lies
From my journal: It always comes down to this when dealing with a Sex Addict. It’s not about what they do, although that is vitally…
Fostering Myths About Sex Addiction
As if spouses and partners of Sex Addicts don’t have enough problems sometimes the media just adds to our grief by perpetuating myths thinly cloaked…
Can Medication Help Sex Addicts?
This article was originally published on June 14, 2009 and updated on March 5, 2019. Medications serve an important role in the treatment of mental…