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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Online Groups for Partners of Sex Addicts

This search was so wonderful, I had to answer the question:

"ARE THERE ANY DAMN ONLINE GROUPS FOR PARTNERS OF SEX ADDICTS?"

It was in all caps. With the word "damn" in it. That poor person was pissed off at her (or his) partner and Google all at once. (Oddly enough, the searcher wound up at a post that is not about partners of sex addicts at all, probably pissing her/him off further.)

Still, honey, if you do wind up here again, curse that search engine no more: you've come to the right codependent. As luck would have it, there are some damn online groups for partners of sex addicts, and because I know how frustrating it is to look for support, I've compiled some resources right here for you:

Good luck!

And if any of the rest of you all know of other online resources I've missed, let me know and I'll add them.

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9 comments:

  1. Interesting. Recovery Nation has information for partners that makes sense even if the addiction is not a sexual addiction.

    Such as: Maintain balance in your own life. Do not become consumed with your loved one's recovery program, or with a potential relapse.

    And: If an individual does not take responsibility for their past behavior, they will not take responsibility for their future behavior, either.

    Thanks for the link, MPJ!

    xox
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  2. Was I ever stunned today when I came across your blog! I AM the person who googled "ARE THERE ANY DAMN ONLINE GROUPS FOR PARTNERS OF SEX ADDICTS?"

    You are a life savior. I have been involved in face to face (f2f) meetings; belonged to three of the groups you mentioned yet I was not finding the support I needed so I was looking for other online groups.

    Thanks so much for posting the results of my question.

    I have to say that when I came across your site here today, that I almost died with laughter to see my question written out and the fact that I found your site. There is a Higher Power out there for sure.

    As I am sure you know, living as a partner to a sex addict is not easy. Also, I am sure that you recognize the need to keep the focus on ourselves. So much to learn and so much I have learned already. Recovery is a journey, and not a destination. It is a gift also although it is not always wrapped so nicely.

    I have never commented on a blog at any time online. This is also a first for me.

    Thanks for your sense of humor (I find that to be necessary in order to deal with my recovery).

    I had been thinking of creating a blog for partners of sex addicts. And in particular thinking about doing so after I googled out my frustrated "call" for any help.

    I hope it does not offend you if I pray for you, your family and your site. Again, thanks so much.

    I have used "anonymous" for now as this is a bit anxiety producing for me to respond to your post.

    I am now going to read more of your blog.

    Hope and peace, Anonymous
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  3. Mary P Jones (MPJ)Jul 23, 2008 12:44 AM
    Yay, Anonymous! I'm so happy you found me again and happy I could help. I remember looking for online groups and not being able to find much of anything when I first found out about my husband's addiction, so I sympathized with your frustration.

    And I haven't brought myself to be much of a praying persons yet, but I always love all the prayers I can get and will keep you in my thoughts.

    Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know you found this.
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  4. Do you know of any support groups for HUSBANDS of sex addicts? There seem to be so many more sites for wives, than there are for husbands, and I hate to admit this, but my husband is in this unenviable position, and I put him there. Well, I know I didn't actually put him there, that he had his own issues before he married me- the sex addict- but without my addiction, he wouldn't know he had issues, either. So it is a blessing, though not one I'd like to have, I have to admit. Thanks for your site, and prayerfully, my husband can find support as well. I'm working on getting my support base...
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  5. WOW! I was just googling for groups for wives of recovering sex addicts. I got this site too. Thanks. Interesting, we also have a child on the autism spectrum. Thanks for your site.
    daisyj
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  6. great to find an online community for support of sex addicts - pity there's not many face to face support groups out there. at least online theres the anonymity aspect involved I mean most people dont like to admit they are with a sex addict
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  7. Partner of an addictFeb 28, 2010 08:01 AM
    Thanks for the sites. I will check them out. My husband just told me today that he cheated on me with a man this week, and that he is a sex addict. I am shocked, hurt, and don't know who to turn to. I have started here.
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  8. I to have looked for sites to get help as i do not know how to deal with my husband's porn addiction and am now divorccing him as i have begged and pleaded for 13 yrs. I believe that if you really love your family and want to keep them then you stop making them make all the sacrifices and start making sacrifices as well. You do not put all the blame on them and pretend to be superior when you are making their lives hell. I love this blog as it opens your eyes to so much. THANKS and i will be coming back
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  9. i am person who r sex /ad,,,, but my wife can,t helpe me if there r any women the same problem please join me age 26 up 48 race is not an issue for forther informission e mail me i am in ny albany i am 46 years old,
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