You know something is wrong but who can you tell? The children would be devastated. Your parents and family would turn against your husband. The neighbors might judge. And yet, you are holding in all the hurt, pain, shame, embarrassment, and anger that comes from a sexual betrayal. You will trapped and it just doesn’t go away. You are having physical symptoms like headaches, IBS, and muscle tension. You feel constantly anxious and exhausted. You are having trouble sleeping. The intrusive thoughts just will not stop. You feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn. For most partners of a sex addict, discovering your spouse’s sexual behavior spins your world madly out of control. In a split second your sense of safety is shattered, your trust is gone, and everything you thought you knew and could count on is in question. There is overwhelming confusion and then there is the pain; the sheer heart-rending betrayal.
There is an additional emotional assault as you begin to recognize that these are not one-time events that have occurred but a pattern of behavior over time that points to a larger problem, an addiction to sex. Your healing can begin when your difficult feelings and emotions can be shared in a safe place. What you are thinking and feeling matters. Your story matters. You matter.
Your healing is possible. I can help you on this journey. You will experience a compassionate, safe, and confidential environment. Call or Email me today for a complimentary consultation or schedule an appointment with the link below.
