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 success as an organization has not been matched by a…
Bipolar and Sex Addiction
I received this question from a woman who is married to a man who was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and who also is a sex addict. Here is her question:…
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 co-dependent, co-addict or co-sex addict. Many therapists claim to use…
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 the best testimonials from the private forums of what partners say about sex…
Know When to Walk Away Concept
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.
What Partners Say About Sex Addiction Therapy
One of the first reactions of women who discover that their husband or partner is a sex addict is to get him into sex addiction therapy. But, does that therapy really work?
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?”
Rate Your Therapist
It is time to publicly rate your therapist. Somehow, some way the 'do no harm' philosophy has been lost on CSATs and therapists who counsel sex addicts and their partners.…
‘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 Minwalla is the only professional who really seems to understand the complexity…
Written by a Sister
Written by a Sister who wishes to remain anonymous... “The heart wants what it wants - or else it does not care.” No, that was not Woody Allen, (although he…
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 discovering that they are in a relationship with a sex…
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 good about yourselves during this stressful time after Discovery and…
Abuse is Abuse is Abuse
The news coverage of Ray Rice brutally beating his fiancee unconscious has brought back a flood of memories for me. I was a teen in the 60's and fought long and…
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
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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 place safe. Yet, once in a while our safety is…