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Tag Archives: partner
How to Know if a Sex Addict is Really in Recovery (A Podcast Interview)
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
Posted in Addiction, Partner of Sexual Addict, Recovery, Sexual Addiction, trauma
Tagged betrayal, partner, recovery, trauma
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How I Made History Today (A Resource for Partners)
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
Posted in Partner of Sexual Addict, Recovery, Sexual Addiction, trauma
Tagged betrayal, partner, podcast, sex addiction, trauma
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What My Partner is Worth
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
Repeat This and Recover
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
The 4 Secrets of a Successful Summer Vacation (In Recovery)
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
Posted in Addiction, Inspiration, Partner of Sexual Addict, Recovery, Self-care, Sexual Addiction
Tagged 4th of July, addiction, partner, pornography addiction, recovery, summer, vacation
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What You Are Worth – New Downloadable Resources for Daily Inspiration
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
Posted in Inspiration, Partner of Sexual Addict, Recovery, Sexual Addiction, Shame
Tagged addiction, partner, recovery, sexual betrayal, worth
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What a Woman is Worth
I just finished an important piece on my personal blog called “What My Wife is Worth“. It strongly supports all women, especially partners of sex addicts. I encourage you to read this great resource and share it with others who … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Inspiration, Partner of Sexual Addict, Recovery, Self-care, Sexual Addiction, Shame
Tagged partner, recovery, sexual addiction, worth
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How Porn Harms Relationships
In a culture that glamorizes pornography use, stories like Maria’s remind us of the damaging reality of pornography addiction. I have seen many relationships wounded by pornography addiction. Thankfully, I’ve seen many relationships restored as well. There is hope for those … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Partner of Sexual Addict, Recovery, Sexual Addiction
Tagged harm, partner, pornography
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