The Way to Genuine Hope and Freedom
Maybe you’ve heard the dismal statistics relating to sexual addiction recovery. Maybe people you trust have told you that a person can never FULLY be free from this addiction. Maybe your husband has failed so many times at his attempts to turn away from pornography or get a rein on his fantasies that you’re both…
Surviving Life on Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Being the wife of a sex addict is a lot like being trapped on Disney’s Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. If you’ve ever visited Disneyland, it’s likely that you have boarded the cute little cars, pulled back the safety bar and taken a spin into the English countryside. (If you aren’t familiar with this popular ride,…
Is This YOUR Secret Fear?
Escalating addictive behaviors often bring new fears—for both the struggler and their spouse. Many wives have come to us expressing deep concern about their personal safety. They feel like they no longer know this man they married. They never, in their wildest dreams, could have believed that he was capable of the type of activities…
Addiction Sucks!
If you’re reading this, you’re probably all too aware of this indelicate truth. There is no arguing that being addicted to anything is destined to provide some of life’s most intense challenges—for the struggler, for the spouse, AND for the family and friends that are trying to figure it all out. Realizing that someone you…
3 Simple Steps to Less Shame
Shame is a burden that none of us needs to carry. Working through the following steps will help eliminate the extensive effects of carrying shame. 1. ANALYZE THE SITUATION • Step back from the problem that lead to the shame and view it in a different light—reframe it. • Look at the external factors that…
What Every Wife Should Know . . .
