Category Archives: trauma

Porn Addiction Affects Women, Too!

Posted on August 8, 2022 by roubicekandthacker

“Porn is a guy thing.”

Believe it or not, this is a common belief about pornography. The unfortunate truth is that it’s not just a “guy” thing. Women consume and deal with compulsion, or addiction, to pornography as well.  Continue reading →

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How to Know if a Sex Addict is Really in Recovery (A Podcast Interview)

Posted on November 21, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

Partners of sex addicts are on heart-breaking and hard journey. One of the many challenges they face is seeking emotional safety within their relationship, which is a difficult skill to master. In many cases, an addict will make promises of … Continue reading →

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How I Made History Today (A Resource for Partners)

Posted on October 25, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

Today I enjoyed the privilege of being interviewed on the Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast. As Anne introduced me, she shared that I was their first male guest in the history of the podcast, an honor I do not take lightly. Our … Continue reading →

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What My Partner is Worth

Posted on September 18, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

Essential Mindset #13 in Life After Lust (2017). From the chapter “What My Wife is Worth.” Share if you agree. –Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP, Clinical Director of LifeSTAR of the Central Valley and author of Life After Lust. If you benefited from this … Continue reading →

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Childhood Emotional Neglect & Sex Addiction: What’s the Connection?

Posted on July 16, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

Are you aware of the connection between childhood emotional neglect (CEN) and sex addiction? In my recent interview with Dr Jonice Webb, author of Running On Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect I explained how the two are closely linked. Learn … Continue reading →

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New Release: Finding Peace Trauma Workbook (.99 Cents Through FRIDAY)

Posted on June 19, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

Today a powerful resource was published on Amazon called Finding Peace: A Workbook on Healing from Loss, Neglect, Rejection, Abandonment, Betrayal, and Abuse by Troy Love, LCSW. I had the privilege of endorsing this book so I can vouch for … Continue reading →

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Stories of Trauma & Sex Addiction – 2 Podcasts

Posted on May 30, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

Often those of us in recovery have survived a trauma-filled past. Whether it’s in the form of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, our past pains have a long-term impact on our lives and relationships (click here for more info). This … Continue reading →

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Real Recovery from Sex Addiction: A Partner’s Perspective

Posted on June 16, 2016 by roubicekandthacker

The article entitled “What No One Tells You About Sex Addiction Recovery” provides one of the best descriptions of real recovery I have ever read. In her article, Avalon Vic shared honestly about her experience of discovering her husband’s sex addiction, … Continue reading →

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Is Digital Adultery Poisoning Your Marriage?

Posted on January 4, 2016 by roubicekandthacker

I had the privilege of writing this piece on pornography addiction and how it harms relationships. Though it is from a Christian perspective, it contains practical tips for anyone struggling with with this issue, including partners. I would be honored … Continue reading →

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From Addiction to Connection: Radio Interview with “Carol the Coach” & Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP-C

Posted on July 14, 2015 by roubicekandthacker

Last night I had the privilege of being interviewed on live radio by “Carol the Coach“. Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW, PCC, CSAT is a psychotherapist who hosts the informative show called “Sexual Addiction: Strength/Hope/Recovery“. Carol invited me to join her … Continue reading →

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