Help for Spouses and Partners of Sex Addicts
Written by JoAnn Russell, RN, MS
The Sisterhood Of Support has had a long and healthy run. Born of an idea from a small group of partners of sex addicts who were quite active on my Blog site, marriedtoasexaddict.com, I created the Sisterhood of Support as a very private and safe place for partners to share their stories of pain and trauma, hope and support as they navigated through the complexities of being in a relationship with and loving a sex […]
Written by JoAnn Russell, RN, MS
Here is a video clip of Patrick Carnes describing the partner’s role in a sex addict’s recovery program. In this clip Patrick Carnes says that it ‘takes a while for the partner to gain perspective. To figure out that they are also part of the problem and they need to get help for themselves. Often they have a history of going for emotions and we learned in alcoholism that the spouse is often sicker.’ Carnes […]
Written by JoAnn Russell, RN, MS
I just received an email from a partner of a sex addict. Her husband was arrested for soliciting sex from a minor and was charged with four felony charges. Here is her story. You might want to grab some popcorn or a snack or a cold beverage. Because my story is a Netflix special.I received a knock on my door April 22,2021 I was sitting at my kitchen table eating alone at 7:45pm, because I […]
Written by JoAnn Russell, RN, MS
‘I am the partner of a sex addict, what STD tests do I need? ‘If he’s only watching porn, why do I need to be tested for STDs?’ My answer to the second question is…it’s almost never ‘just porn’. I speak from the experiences of tens of thousands of women who have posted on my websites, it’s rarely just porn. Don’t bet your life on it. Just do it. And, most importantly, it is vital […]
Written by JoAnn Russell, RN, MS
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.
Written by JoAnn Russell, RN, MS
Free Videos For Partners of Sex Addicts Here are some free videos that I have produced for wives and partners of sex addicts. To see more Sisterhood Of Support videos please visit my youtube channel where you can subscribe to get notices of new videos as they are posted. Watch a great recent interview with Barbara Steffens here.
Written by JoAnn Russell, RN, MS
What Every Partner Needs To Know As the Partner or wife of a sex addict you are of the utmost importance here in The Sisterhood. Your needs and the needs of any minor children are our top priority. We focus on you and what you need to heal. The very first thing that any Partner or wife must do upon Discovery is to get a full panel of STD tests. Your very life depends upon it. ALL […]
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