Wife of a Sex Addict

If you are visiting this page you are likely feeling despair due to your husband's repeated betrayal. Whether from pornography or acting out physically with other people, what your husband has done has left your heart broken and your spirit crushed. I would like to tell you there is hope. You may not be able to see it now, and that's okay. It's not only okay for you to let yourself feel the pain, it's an important part of the grieving process. You will find that with time, this will get easier, and you will become stronger. What you choose to do with that time will have a big impact on how long it takes you to recover. So don't be afraid to reach out. You may feel all alone, but I am here to show you that you are not.

The esteemed book, Every Man's Battle by Steven Arterburn estimates that 10% of men are sexual addicts. Most of these men are married. That means there are a lot of women married to sex addicts.

My name is Ella and I am the wife of a sex addict and also a Licensed Professional Counselor. In the months following the discovery of my husband's addiction, I felt everything I described above and more. My emotions were all over the place. Panicked, scared, lonlely, hopeless, confused, angry, inadequate, depressed, and helpless are just a few words to describe the emotions that were swirling around inside me. I was more forgetful than usual, had trouble concentrating, and couldn't stop the vivid thoughts.

Check out the interview I did with a journalist for Yahoo! Associated Content

I am creating this page for a variety of reasons. First, my primary website for my private practice in Houston, TX is becoming overloaded with information on sex addiction. While I do work with other issues, this is my passion. I want to have a website I can dedicate completely to coping with being married to a sex addict.

Second, I want to reach other wives all over the country who are looking for answers, information, encouragement, and support.

Finally, I want to help spread the word about a new approach to addressing the needs of spouses that can not be found through most websites or from most professionals. Hopefully, that will soon change.

Take my hand and let's journey together.