Episode 11: Boundaries When Your Spouse Has a Sex Addiction

Episode 11 May 12, 2020 00:25:53
Episode 11: Boundaries When Your Spouse Has a Sex Addiction
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Episode 11: Boundaries When Your Spouse Has a Sex Addiction

May 12 2020 | 00:25:53

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Show Notes

Boundaries with my spouse who deals with sex addiction changed my life.  Maybe they will change yours too?

While a few things in this episode are geared towards spouses who are married to someone that struggles with sex addiction, most of what we are discussing is applicable to other addictions as well.  Whether your spouse is addicted to drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc. you will likely find helpful information on boundaries in this episode.

This week, I share a snippet of what my life looked like before and after learning about boundaries.

When I’m employing boundaries, I don’t need to yell, shrink, threaten, or shame.  I recognize my worth and I recognize the worth of others as well.

Groundwork for boundaries include:  

We'll discuss what boundaries with sex addiction are and what they aren't, and how they are ultimately about safety.

This episode includes the House analogy for boundaries.

I share my favorite insights about boundaries when your spouse struggles with sex addiction which include:

Betrayal Trauma SOS. Let's heal together.

SOURCES:

What Can I Do About Me by Rhyll Ann Croshaw (Affiliate link)

Episode 7: I Am Sacred 

Addiction Recovery Program- Step 8:  Be Firm and Steadfast 

Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When To Say Yes, How To Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend (Affiliate link)

Beyond Breath by Sariah Bastian (Affiliate link)

Prana Yoga 

Episode 8 of Betrayal Trauma SOS: Intuition- You Were Right and You Knew It

Ep. 8-Rhyll’s Story from the Rise Up Restored Podcast 

Al-Anon- Detachment Document

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