Is Sex Addiction Domestic Abuse?
I get that question all the time…Is sex addiction really domestic abuse? Here’s what a partner has to
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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
Dr. Minwalla and Sex Addiction-Induced Trauma (SAIT)
I have the utmost respect for Dr. Omar Milwalla and his work with Partners of Sex Addicts
What Partners Say About Sex Addiction and Support
What Partners Say-Sisterhood of Support In this new weekly series, ‘What Partners Say’ I have gleaned the best of
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.
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.
How Do You Get Over the Betrayal of Sex Addiction?
How on Earth Do You Get Over Sex Addiction Betrayal?
The Truth About Lying
Some Partners have said that you can always tell when a Sex Addict is lying–because their lips are
I am the Partner of Sex Addict What STD Tests Do I Need?
‘I am the partner of a sex addict, what STD tests do I need? ‘If he’s only watching
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?
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
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
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.
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.
What To Ask Your Therapist
What to Ask Your Therapist Partners often endure further trauma by therapists who want to call us names
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
‘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
Please Sisters, Protect Our Privacy
Sisters, this website is very private. All of the Sisters depend upon and trust each other to keep
Why? A Partner Speaks On Sex Addiction
Why does a man choose hookers over his family? Why didn’t we see this major flaw in our husbands? Why do we stay and have nervous breakdowns when we find out? Why do therapists push us towards acknowledging our part? Why are we triggered? Why can’t we just walk out the door and never look back? Why do we seek help for them? Why do they blame us? Why do our friends and family want us to just get over it? Why did this man who watched me deliver our daughter/son leave the hospital and seek out a prostitue? And the winner is “why can’t they be helped?”
‘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.