Nothing can prepare you for the moment you discover that the person closest to you, the person you count on the most, has betrayed you. If you have experienced betrayal, you need help navigating the emotional devastation that follows. And, even more importantly, you need hope.
One women’s story:
“Honestly, I was so busy trying to make a living and raise the kids, always doing what was right for the family first, that I never dwelled on what my husband was or was not doing. I believed in the sanctity of marriage, that family came first, and as long as there was no physical abuse, alcoholism, or drugs I should stay with him because of my vows and commitment. I didn’t realize that by putting up with his addiction I was enabling him to live the life he had always lived. I rationalized my behavior because I reminded myself that he was a good father to the children, and a hard worker. Am I ashamed of my husband’s behavior? Yes. Did I take it personally and wonder how I contributed to the problem? Yes. Did I see a way out other than divorce? No.”
At Vancouver Sexual Addiction Recovery we help you identify and articulate the pain, loss of hope and devastation you are experiencing. We work to unravel the confusion, give you helpful tools and walk with you as you make changes and look at choices after the storm of betrayal.
Be Aware: Not everyone who cheats or participates in infidelity has a sexual addiction. Sexual addiction is a disorder that occurs when there is compulsive behavior and a strong preoccupation regarding sex. There is a pronounced loss of control, a sense of shame, an inability to stop despite consequences, a loss of time and money, profound continued participation in activities despite the consequences that occurs for the sex addict and his or her family. There is also a profound escalation of risk-taking behavior that will occur for the sex addict.