Control | Fear | Overwhelmed

When a person feels like their life is a dumpster fire, completely out of control, one of the hardest things to do is believe that there is hope. For a betrayed partner, the feeling of life being turned upside down is palpable. Studies show that the mental impact of finding out your loved one is a sex addict is almost identical to a soldier suffering from PTSD. Lack of control, fear and a sense of being overwhelmed can take one to the breaking point, quite literally. For the betrayed partner, therapy can be a tool to help navigate through the emotional turmoil. For the addict who is discovered, and loved ones are distant, either by turning away or rage, it can feel like life, as we know it, is over. In a sense it is, and that’s a good thing. The hope of recovery begins when we walk away from the shame and guilt of our behavior. Sure, we have to navigate through the consequences and it certainly isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. If we really want a new life, we have to find a new way to live. Working through the 12 steps brings that new life of recovery into sight.