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I cant trust my husband - CC

My husband is a sex addict. He has been honest with me with about his addiction. I find it so hard to trust him and I work myself into a panic trying to find out what he has done sexually. I know he rents movies, porno mags, goes to strip joints.. he says he will never have an affair. I cant believe him because I've seen women's phone numbers in his wallet. When I ask him about the numbers he gets in a rage that I wont respect his privacy. But as I see it he's not respecting me by getting any professional help. I cant stand this!! Help!

From: Susan

I personally am going through this. I have found a great deal of support on this board. There are others of us here too !! I belong to an (moderated) e-mail group specifically for the spouse/family of SA's. I also attend the weekly 12 Step group for S-Anon, which is very similar to Al-Anon.

Please e-mail me and we can talk about it!!! If you would like some additional support I can give you the address to apply for the e-mail group and some other addresses and info. It's OK !!! I know exactly what you are going through. DO NOT DOUBT YOURSELF and do not minimize your feelings not allow the SA to do so. There are wonderfully supportive groups and people FOR YOU, your husband will need to make his own decisions. YOU can only change you, and become healthy with or without him. Never forget that !!! I will be happy and blessed to help you with some info and some loving, understanding support.

From: Cindi

{{{{{{{{CC}}}}}}}} I wanted to start out with a big hug because I know where you are and how you are feeling. I am going through the same thing. I cannot make the SA get help, but I can get help for myself. I can join group with other who live with the same problem. I can also get counselling. Or both. I felt so crazy, nervous and really alone all the time, until I found people I could share with. People who don't judge me, but give me their experience, strength and hope. If you would like to talk please email me.


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