Tag Archives: sex addiction

A New Foundation For Partners

Posted on May 8, 2023 by roubicekandthacker

Have you just discovered your partner’s hidden sex or pornography addiction? Click here to find out more about building a new foundation in your relationship. Continue reading →

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Tune in at 5pm Today: Sex Addiction in the News with Staci Sprout, LCSW, CSAT

Posted on March 2, 2018 by roubicekandthacker

I’m excited to announce the kickoff of a new resource! My friend Staci Sprout is starting her new weekly Facebook Live show called Sex Addiction in the News. To participate in this event, go to her Facebook page at 5pm … 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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Repeat This and Recover

Posted on September 13, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

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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Am I Screwing Up My Kids? (Thoughts from a Parent in Recovery)

Posted on August 5, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

The more I learn about the origins of sexual addiction, the more I see how factors in childhood play a significant role. This helps me understand myself as a recovering addict but as a parent this responsibility can be frightening. If you’ve … 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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13 Porn-Free Years: A Therapist’s Path from Pain to Purpose

Posted on March 17, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

Today I celebrate 13 years free from pornography addiction. It has been a amazing journey and I am so grateful for it. As I celebrate another milestone, it is my honor to give back to those who are lacking hope … Continue reading →

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8 Ways to Stand Against DARKER “Shades of Grey” by Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP

Posted on February 2, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

When this article was originally published two years ago, it went viral with almost 18,000 hits and 5,500 Facebook shares. This powerful, controversial piece is featured in my upcoming book “Life After Lust: Stories & Strategies for Sex & Pornography Addiction … Continue reading →

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The Courageous and Controversial Causes of “Life After Lust”

Posted on January 20, 2017 by roubicekandthacker

My upcoming book Life After Lust is not your normal recovery manual. True, it has some excellent content geared toward helping women and men recover from sex addiction. As one therapist wrote: “Life After Lust” is a resource to help reinforce you … Continue reading →

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