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Bipolar and Sex Addiction
I received this question from a woman who is married to a man who was diagnosed with Bipolar
Rate Your Therapist
It is time to publicly rate your therapist. Somehow, some way the ‘do no harm’ philosophy has been
What Partners Say About Sex Addiction–Wisdom
In this new weekly series, ‘What Partners Say’ I have gleaned the best of the best wisdom from the private forums of what partners say about sex addiction.
He’s A Sex Addict! Should I Stay Or Leave?
I made decisions (mostly bad ones) without facts or reality, decisions that would have been very different if I had been allowed all of the information I deserved and had a right to know.
‘Sexual Sobriety’ Leaves Victims Untreated by Dr. Minwalla
This article, by Dr. Minwalla echoes what we, at the Sisterhood, have been saying for years. Dr. Omar
Do 12 Step Programs Really Work?
Today 12 step programs are the ‘go to’ gold standard for sex addiction. But, do 12 Step Programs really
Cave Men And Evolution
As if we women don’t have enough societal hurdles and hoops to jump through, here we have what
Doug Weiss Heart to Heart Counseling Center HORRIBLE!
I received this e-mail from a woman who attended the Doug Weiss Heart To Heart Counseling Center. She
Here’s How the Sex Addiction Industry REALLY Treats Partners of Sex Addicts
Here is a video clip of Patrick Carnes describing the partner’s role in a sex addict’s recovery program.
Abuse is Abuse is Abuse
The news coverage of Ray Rice brutally beating his fiancee unconscious has brought back a flood of memories for
Debunking The ‘Men Are Genetically Programmed To Cheat’ Theory
Honestly, I get so sick of reading and hearing over and over that men are genetically programmed to
‘How Do I Let Go?’ Getting Unstuck
Are you stuck? Are you the partner of a sex addict who just can’t let go even though you know you should? I think every partner has struggled with that question in one way or another. We all have to find the answer within ourselves in our own way and in our own time.
Excuses Sex Addicts Say When They Are Caught
Here are some of the excuses sex addicts say when they are ‘caught with their pants down’. These
An Open Letter To Patrick Carnes, Stefanie Carnes, Robert Weiss, All CSAT Counselors And Sex Addiction 12 Step Advocates
A heartfelt letter written by a member of the Sisterhood: Dear Patrick Carnes, Stefanie Carnes, Robert Weiss, All
A Relaxation Gift for My Sisters
As you know from my previous post I am working on some audio tapes to help you relax
The Truth About Lying
Some Partners have said that you can always tell when a Sex Addict is lying–because their lips are
Are Partners of Sex Addicts at an Increased Risk for Coronavirus?
We already know that sex addicts put their partners at high risk for sexually transmitted diseases. But what about other contagious diseases such as the coronavirus?
Ten Things To Help Partners Of Sex Addicts Deal With Holiday Stress
The Holiday Season is upon us and for Partners of Sex Addicts the stress can become unbearable. Here
Starting over: How to rebuild your finances after escaping a financially abusive relationship
Written by MADISON BLANCAFLOR When you think of domestic abuse, physical or verbal assault are probably the
Sex Addictions And Brain Changes–Which Came First?
there are more than enough ‘professional opinions’ out there that claim that sex addicts exhibit the same changes in their brains as other addicts. So, this article will assume that this is true simply for argument sake and because indications, such as their personality behaviors, lead me to believe that it is probably so.