Resources for the Partner of a Sexual Addict
Involved in a committed relationship where a LARGE secret as now been exposed, shattering your heart, and having you examine the entire relationship. Being in a relationship with someone who has an addiction is very hard, but it is even harder when it comes to sexual addiction. It tends to be this hidden away, secretive issue that no-one talks about. Thousands of women suffer in San Diego alone, telling no-one, and they don't have anyone to relate to. Where as other addictions are socially accepted and easier to talk about with friends, such as drinking addiction or gambling addiction. Sexual addiction is complex...and for a partner it can be so hard to even know what step to do. Here are a few resources that you can use for support groups where you meet other people who can relate, help you through the journey of mending your heart, and finding tools to take back control. Whether you want to stay in the relationship or to leave it, your main priority should be YOU! Heal you first...
S-Anon International
Recovering Couples Anonymous
Codependents of Sexual Addiction (COSA)
Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts, by Stefanie Carnes, Ph.D.
