Are You In a Relationship With a Sex or Porn Addict?
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The Sisterhood of Support offers hope and support for Partners of sex addicts.
We understand what you are going through because we have been there.
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Rate Your Therapist
It is time to publicly rate your therapist. Somehow, some way the 'do no harm' philosophy has been lost on…
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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 Disorder and…
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We Still Have A Long Way To Go Baby
NOTE: I wrote this article in 2011. Sadly, things have not changed, in fact, they have gotten worse. It's a…
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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.
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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 are a…
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Serial Recovery?
Here on the Sisterhood we have all acknowledged the narcissistic, self-indulgent behaviors of Sex Addicts. But, there is a strange…
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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 said the…
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My Sex Addict Husband Got Another Woman Pregnant
Has anyone else had the unfortunate experience of their Sex Addict getting another woman pregnant as a result of the addiction?…
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My Husband Was Caught Soliciting Sex From a Minor
I just received an email from a partner of a sex addict. Her husband was arrested for soliciting sex from…
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Where Is The Real Proof About Sex Addiction?
Everyone has an opinion and opinions seem paramount in discussing sex addiction. Anecdotal evidence is touted as scientific proofs for…
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‘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.
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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 work? AA's…
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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.
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What To Ask Your Therapist
What to Ask Your Therapist Partners often endure further trauma by therapists who want to call us names such as…
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Porn and Children
Here's why everyone should monitor their children's internet activity. You need to watch this video...it's even easier than shown here…
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The 5% Recovery Myth For Sex Addicts
Although the Sex Addiction gurus, like Carnes and Weiss, claim that any Sex Addict can change and recover if they…
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Please Sisters, Protect Our Privacy
Sisters, this website is very private. All of the Sisters depend upon and trust each other to keep our safe…
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If They Are Not Really Addicts Why Do We Call Them Sex Addicts?
The debate of whether Sex Addiction is really an addiction will not be settled soon, especially while expensive treatment centers…
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Is There Really a ‘Better Than Ever’ After Discovery?
We have had some interesting discussions in the Sisterhood forums as to whether or not women can find happiness after…
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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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q1jxgOOiSg In…
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Written by a Sister
Written by a Sister who wishes to remain anonymous... “The heart wants what it wants - or else it does…
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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?
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He’s A Sex Addict! Should I Stay Or Go?
When I started my first website almost a decade ago my mission was to offer women who were in a…
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A Relaxation Gift for My Sisters
As you know from my previous post I am working on some audio tapes to help you relax and feel…
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Rate Your Therapist
It is time to publicly rate your therapist. Somehow, some way the 'do no harm' philosophy has been lost on…
Read More
Bipolar and Sex Addiction
I received this question from a woman who is married to a man who was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and…
Read More
We Still Have A Long Way To Go Baby
NOTE: I wrote this article in 2011. Sadly, things have not changed, in fact, they have gotten worse. It's a…
Read More
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.
Read More
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 are a…
Read More
Serial Recovery?
Here on the Sisterhood we have all acknowledged the narcissistic, self-indulgent behaviors of Sex Addicts. But, there is a strange…
Read More
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 said the…
Read More
My Sex Addict Husband Got Another Woman Pregnant
Has anyone else had the unfortunate experience of their Sex Addict getting another woman pregnant as a result of the addiction?…
Read More
My Husband Was Caught Soliciting Sex From a Minor
I just received an email from a partner of a sex addict. Her husband was arrested for soliciting sex from…
Read More
Where Is The Real Proof About Sex Addiction?
Everyone has an opinion and opinions seem paramount in discussing sex addiction. Anecdotal evidence is touted as scientific proofs for…
Read More
‘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.
Read More
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 work? AA's…
Read More
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.
Read More
What To Ask Your Therapist
What to Ask Your Therapist Partners often endure further trauma by therapists who want to call us names such as…
Read More
Porn and Children
Here's why everyone should monitor their children's internet activity. You need to watch this video...it's even easier than shown here…
Read More
The 5% Recovery Myth For Sex Addicts
Although the Sex Addiction gurus, like Carnes and Weiss, claim that any Sex Addict can change and recover if they…
Read More
Please Sisters, Protect Our Privacy
Sisters, this website is very private. All of the Sisters depend upon and trust each other to keep our safe…
Read More
If They Are Not Really Addicts Why Do We Call Them Sex Addicts?
The debate of whether Sex Addiction is really an addiction will not be settled soon, especially while expensive treatment centers…
Read More
Is There Really a ‘Better Than Ever’ After Discovery?
We have had some interesting discussions in the Sisterhood forums as to whether or not women can find happiness after…
Read More
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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q1jxgOOiSg In…
Read More
Written by a Sister
Written by a Sister who wishes to remain anonymous... “The heart wants what it wants - or else it does…
Read More
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?
Read More
He’s A Sex Addict! Should I Stay Or Go?
When I started my first website almost a decade ago my mission was to offer women who were in a…
Read More
A Relaxation Gift for My Sisters
As you know from my previous post I am working on some audio tapes to help you relax and feel…
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To provide a safe and nurturing environment for the expression of opinions and ideas in order to enhance the knowledge, growth and healing of partners of sex addicts.