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

Posted on November 21, 2017 by

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

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

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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Repeat This and Recover

Posted on September 13, 2017 by

PLEASE 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 article, please “follow” us on this blog and on Twitter, “like” us on Facebook, and SHARE this … Continue reading →

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The Humbling Road to Rebuilding Trust in Recovery

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

“She deserves a husband who is trustworthy, both when she is looking and when she’s unaware” (Life After Lust p.40, from the chapter What My Wife is Worth). Unfortunately, many of us recovering from sex addiction have made past choices that have … Continue reading →

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The 4 Secrets of a Successful Summer Vacation (In Recovery)

Posted on July 4, 2016 by

Summer is often a season of travel and time away from regular responsibilities. For those of us in recovery, vacations can be filled with new temptations and triggers. When we neglect our recovery routines and indulge in everything our eyes … Continue reading →

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What You Are Worth – New Downloadable Resources for Daily Inspiration

Posted on June 28, 2016 by

Five days ago I published the powerful piece entitled “What My Wife is Worth“. It inspired many, steadily rising to over 800 views in this short time. Yesterday, I was honored when a blogger who writes to betrayed partners reflected on how my … Continue reading →

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